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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.11, 3,140.17 and 632.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.11, 3,140.17 and 632.17 is: 948.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.11 : 3,140.17 = 632.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.11/3,140.17 = 632.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.11x = 3,140.17 × 632.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.11x = 1,985,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,121.27/2,093.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.41

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