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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.31, 3,153.47 and 946.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.31, 3,153.47 and 946.71 is: 1,420.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.31 : 3,153.47 = 946.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.31/3,153.47 = 946.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.31x = 3,153.47 × 946.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.31x = 2,985,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,416.85/2,102.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.07

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