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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.56, 3,150.84 and 944.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.56, 3,150.84 and 944.96 is: 1,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.56 : 3,150.84 = 944.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.56/3,150.84 = 944.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.56x = 3,150.84 × 944.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.56x = 2,977,417.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,417.77/2,100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.44

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