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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.48, 3,165.84 and 956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.48, 3,165.84 and 956.04 is: 1,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.48 : 3,165.84 = 956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.48/3,165.84 = 956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.48x = 3,165.84 × 956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.48x = 3,026,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,669.67/2,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.79

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