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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.88, 3,168.18 and 958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.88, 3,168.18 and 958 is: 1,436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.88 : 3,168.18 = 958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.88/3,168.18 = 958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.88x = 3,168.18 × 958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.88x = 3,035,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,116.44/2,112.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.48

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