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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.92, 3,170.18 and 957.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.92, 3,170.18 and 957.88 is: 1,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.92 : 3,170.18 = 957.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.92/3,170.18 = 957.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.92x = 3,170.18 × 957.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.92x = 3,036,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,652.02/2,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.18

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