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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.95, 3,156.63 and 933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.95, 3,156.63 and 933.79 is: 1,401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.95 : 3,156.63 = 933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.95/3,156.63 = 933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.95x = 3,156.63 × 933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.95x = 2,947,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,629.53/2,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.00

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