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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.36, 3,287.10 and 631.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.36, 3,287.10 and 631.48 is: 947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.36 : 3,287.10 = 631.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.36/3,287.10 = 631.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.36x = 3,287.10 × 631.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.36x = 2,075,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,737.91/2,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.24

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