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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,092.99, 3,138.67 and 631.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,092.99, 3,138.67 and 631.75 is: 947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,092.99 : 3,138.67 = 631.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,092.99/3,138.67 = 631.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,092.99x = 3,138.67 × 631.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,092.99x = 1,982,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982,854.77/2,092.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.38

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