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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.60, 3,254.94 and 631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.60, 3,254.94 and 631.72 is: 947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.60 : 3,254.94 = 631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.60/3,254.94 = 631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.60x = 3,254.94 × 631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.60x = 2,056,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,210.70/2,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.30

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