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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.98, 3,138.84 and 631.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.98, 3,138.84 and 631.74 is: 947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.98 : 3,138.84 = 631.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.98/3,138.84 = 631.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.98x = 3,138.84 × 631.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.98x = 1,982,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,930.78/2,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.42

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