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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.79, 3,137.97 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.79, 3,137.97 and 631.55 is: 946.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.79 : 3,137.97 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.79/3,137.97 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.79x = 3,137.97 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.79x = 1,981,784.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,784.95/2,092.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.96

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