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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.07, 3,258.63 and 633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.07, 3,258.63 and 633.07 is: 949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.07 : 3,258.63 = 633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.07/3,258.63 = 633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.07x = 3,258.63 × 633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.07x = 2,062,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,940.89/2,172.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.76

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