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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.86, 3,153.84 and 932.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.86, 3,153.84 and 932.11 is: 1,398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.86 : 3,153.84 = 932.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.86/3,153.84 = 932.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.86x = 3,153.84 × 932.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.86x = 2,939,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,725.80/2,101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.63

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