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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.64, 3,255.92 and 631.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.64, 3,255.92 and 631.64 is: 947.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.64 : 3,255.92 = 631.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.64/3,255.92 = 631.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.64x = 3,255.92 × 631.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.64x = 2,056,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,569.31/2,170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.45

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