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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.42, 3,139.65 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.42, 3,139.65 and 632.22 is: 948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.42 : 3,139.65 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.42/3,139.65 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.42x = 3,139.65 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.42x = 1,984,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,949.52/2,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.19

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