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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.80, 3,152.81 and 931.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.80, 3,152.81 and 931.53 is: 1,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.80 : 3,152.81 = 931.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.80/3,152.81 = 931.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.80x = 3,152.81 × 931.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.80x = 2,936,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,923.34/2,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.34

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