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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.04, 3,167.04 and 957.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.04, 3,167.04 and 957.12 is: 1,435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.04 : 3,167.04 = 957.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.04/3,167.04 = 957.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.04x = 3,167.04 × 957.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.04x = 3,031,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,237.32/2,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.90

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