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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.63, 3,155.84 and 949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.63, 3,155.84 and 949.38 is: 1,424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.63 : 3,155.84 = 949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.63/3,155.84 = 949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.63x = 3,155.84 × 949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.63x = 2,996,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,091.38/2,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.25

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