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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.26, 3,139.96 and 632.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.26, 3,139.96 and 632.52 is: 948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.26 : 3,139.96 = 632.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.26/3,139.96 = 632.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.26x = 3,139.96 × 632.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.26x = 1,986,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,087.50/2,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.80

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