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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.66, 3,139.24 and 631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.66, 3,139.24 and 631.60 is: 947.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.66 : 3,139.24 = 631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.66/3,139.24 = 631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.66x = 3,139.24 × 631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.66x = 1,982,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,743.98/2,092.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.48

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