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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.88, 3,139.56 and 632.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.88, 3,139.56 and 632.12 is: 948.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.88 : 3,139.56 = 632.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.88/3,139.56 = 632.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.88x = 3,139.56 × 632.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.88x = 1,984,578.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,578.67/2,092.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.25

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