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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.68, 3,256.12 and 631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.68, 3,256.12 and 631.68 is: 947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.68 : 3,256.12 = 631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.68/3,256.12 = 631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.68x = 3,256.12 × 631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.68x = 2,056,825.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,825.88/2,170.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.55

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