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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.44, 3,137.16 and 935.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.44, 3,137.16 and 935.84 is: 1,403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.44 : 3,137.16 = 935.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.44/3,137.16 = 935.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.44x = 3,137.16 × 935.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.44x = 2,935,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,864.13/2,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.76

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