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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.91, 3,139.02 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.91, 3,139.02 and 631.80 is: 947.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.91 : 3,139.02 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.91/3,139.02 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.91x = 3,139.02 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.91x = 1,983,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,232.84/2,092.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.60

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