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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.29, 3,155.91 and 933.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.29, 3,155.91 and 933.11 is: 1,400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.29 : 3,155.91 = 933.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.29/3,155.91 = 933.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.29x = 3,155.91 × 933.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.29x = 2,944,811.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,811.18/2,103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.10

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