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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.98, 3,167.97 and 958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.98, 3,167.97 and 958.54 is: 1,437.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.98 : 3,167.97 = 958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.98/3,167.97 = 958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.98x = 3,167.97 × 958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.98x = 3,036,625.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,625.96/2,111.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.81

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