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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.80, 3,157.31 and 934.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.80, 3,157.31 and 934.53 is: 1,401.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.80 : 3,157.31 = 934.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.80/3,157.31 = 934.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.80x = 3,157.31 × 934.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.80x = 2,950,600.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,600.91/2,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.84

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