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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.97, 3,139.56 and 632.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.97, 3,139.56 and 632.14 is: 948.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.97 : 3,139.56 = 632.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.97/3,139.56 = 632.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.97x = 3,139.56 × 632.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.97x = 1,984,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,633.61/2,092.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.24

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