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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.76, 3,162.72 and 955.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.76, 3,162.72 and 955.04 is: 1,431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.76 : 3,162.72 = 955.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.76/3,162.72 = 955.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.76x = 3,162.72 × 955.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.76x = 3,020,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,524.11/2,109.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.69

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