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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.06, 3,258.34 and 633.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.06, 3,258.34 and 633.06 is: 949.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.06 : 3,258.34 = 633.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.06/3,258.34 = 633.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.06x = 3,258.34 × 633.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.06x = 2,062,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,724.72/2,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.66

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