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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.79, 3,139.17 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.79, 3,139.17 and 631.89 is: 947.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.79 : 3,139.17 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.79/3,139.17 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.79x = 3,139.17 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.79x = 1,983,610.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,610.13/2,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.83

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