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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.15, 3,140.04 and 632.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.15, 3,140.04 and 632.42 is: 948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.15 : 3,140.04 = 632.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.15/3,140.04 = 632.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.15x = 3,140.04 × 632.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.15x = 1,985,824.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,824.10/2,093.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.73

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