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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.10, 3,162.17 and 937.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.10, 3,162.17 and 937.83 is: 1,406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.10 : 3,162.17 = 937.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.10/3,162.17 = 937.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.10x = 3,162.17 × 937.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.10x = 2,965,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,577.89/2,108.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.75

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