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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.04, 3,170.04 and 959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.04, 3,170.04 and 959.12 is: 1,438.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.04 : 3,170.04 = 959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.04/3,170.04 = 959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.04x = 3,170.04 × 959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.04x = 3,040,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,448.76/2,113.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.90

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