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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.72, 3,139.53 and 632.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.72, 3,139.53 and 632.02 is: 948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.72 : 3,139.53 = 632.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.72/3,139.53 = 632.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.72x = 3,139.53 × 632.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.72x = 1,984,245.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,245.75/2,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.17

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