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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.57, 3,172.33 and 633.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.57, 3,172.33 and 633.74 is: 950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.57 : 3,172.33 = 633.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.57/3,172.33 = 633.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.57x = 3,172.33 × 633.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.57x = 2,010,413.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,413.38/2,114.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.74

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