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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.32 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.52, 3,140.32 and 632.72 is: 949.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.52 : 3,140.32 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.52/3,140.32 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.52x = 3,140.32 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.52x = 1,986,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,943.27/2,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.09

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