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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.30, 3,140.53 and 633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.30, 3,140.53 and 633.17 is: 949.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.30 : 3,140.53 = 633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.30/3,140.53 = 633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.30x = 3,140.53 × 633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.30x = 1,988,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,495.65/2,094.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.48

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