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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.44, 3,255.75 and 631.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.44, 3,255.75 and 631.44 is: 947.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.44 : 3,255.75 = 631.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.44/3,255.75 = 631.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.44x = 3,255.75 × 631.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.44x = 2,055,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,810.78/2,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.19

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