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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.84, 3,168.16 and 957.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.84, 3,168.16 and 957.68 is: 1,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.84 : 3,168.16 = 957.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.84/3,168.16 = 957.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.84x = 3,168.16 × 957.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.84x = 3,034,083.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,083.47/2,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.70

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