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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.88, 3,166.68 and 957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.88, 3,166.68 and 957 is: 1,434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.88 : 3,166.68 = 957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.88/3,166.68 = 957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.88x = 3,166.68 × 957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.88x = 3,030,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,512.76/2,111.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.98

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