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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172, 3,258.54 and 633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172, 3,258.54 and 633 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172 : 3,258.54 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172/3,258.54 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172x = 3,258.54 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172x = 2,062,655.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,655.82/2,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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