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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.68, 3,165.28 and 955.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.68, 3,165.28 and 955.84 is: 1,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.68 : 3,165.28 = 955.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.68/3,165.28 = 955.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.68x = 3,165.28 × 955.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.68x = 3,025,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,501.24/2,111.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.75

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