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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.70, 3,140.68 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.70, 3,140.68 and 632.72 is: 949.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.70 : 3,140.68 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.70/3,140.68 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.70x = 3,140.68 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.70x = 1,987,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,171.05/2,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.12

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