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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.48, 3,164.34 and 955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.48, 3,164.34 and 955.04 is: 1,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.48 : 3,164.34 = 955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.48/3,164.34 = 955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.48x = 3,164.34 × 955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.48x = 3,022,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,071.27/2,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.29

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