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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.24, 3,161.28 and 953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.24, 3,161.28 and 953.36 is: 1,429.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.24 : 3,161.28 = 953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.24/3,161.28 = 953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.24x = 3,161.28 × 953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.24x = 3,013,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,837.90/2,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.55

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