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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.36, 3,139.56 and 632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.36, 3,139.56 and 632.36 is: 948.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.36 : 3,139.56 = 632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.36/3,139.56 = 632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.36x = 3,139.56 × 632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.36x = 1,985,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,985,332.16/2,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.40

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