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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.58, 3,140.37 and 632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.58, 3,140.37 and 632.73 is: 949.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.58 : 3,140.37 = 632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.58/3,140.37 = 632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.58x = 3,140.37 × 632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.58x = 1,987,006.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,006.31/2,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.10

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