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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.34, 3,157.78 and 935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.34, 3,157.78 and 935.37 is: 1,402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.34 : 3,157.78 = 935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.34/3,157.78 = 935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.34x = 3,157.78 × 935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.34x = 2,953,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,692.68/2,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.95

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