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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.80, 3,155.81 and 933.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.80, 3,155.81 and 933.53 is: 1,400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.80 : 3,155.81 = 933.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.80/3,155.81 = 933.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.80x = 3,155.81 × 933.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.80x = 2,946,043.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,043.31/2,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.34

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