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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.34, 3,170.51 and 632.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.34, 3,170.51 and 632.99 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.34 : 3,170.51 = 632.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.34/3,170.51 = 632.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.34x = 3,170.51 × 632.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.34x = 2,006,888.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,888.65/2,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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