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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.75, 3,155.91 and 934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.75, 3,155.91 and 934.75 is: 1,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.75 : 3,155.91 = 934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.75/3,155.91 = 934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.75x = 3,155.91 × 934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.75x = 2,949,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,986.87/2,104.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.59

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