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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.86, 3,152.34 and 931.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.86, 3,152.34 and 931.11 is: 1,397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.86 : 3,152.34 = 931.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.86/3,152.34 = 931.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.86x = 3,152.34 × 931.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.86x = 2,935,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,175.30/2,100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.13

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