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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.28, 3,166.08 and 956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.28, 3,166.08 and 956.16 is: 1,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.28 : 3,166.08 = 956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.28/3,166.08 = 956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.28x = 3,166.08 × 956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.28x = 3,027,279.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,279.05/2,113.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.50

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