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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.57, 3,142.40 and 633.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.57, 3,142.40 and 633.87 is: 950.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.57 : 3,142.40 = 633.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.57/3,142.40 = 633.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.57x = 3,142.40 × 633.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.57x = 1,991,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,869.92/2,094.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.97

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