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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.44, 3,287.18 and 631.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.44, 3,287.18 and 631.58 is: 947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.44 : 3,287.18 = 631.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.44/3,287.18 = 631.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.44x = 3,287.18 × 631.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.44x = 2,076,117.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,117.14/2,191.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.38

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