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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.82, 3,139.25 and 631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.82, 3,139.25 and 631.98 is: 947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.82 : 3,139.25 = 631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.82/3,139.25 = 631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.82x = 3,139.25 × 631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.82x = 1,983,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,940.06/2,092.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.98

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