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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.20, 3,255.32 and 631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.20, 3,255.32 and 631.20 is: 946.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.20 : 3,255.32 = 631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.20/3,255.32 = 631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.20x = 3,255.32 × 631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.20x = 2,054,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,757.98/2,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.81

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