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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.24, 3,163.10 and 939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.24, 3,163.10 and 939.08 is: 1,408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.24 : 3,163.10 = 939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.24/3,163.10 = 939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.24x = 3,163.10 × 939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.24x = 2,970,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,394.65/2,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.94

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