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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.34, 3,170.70 and 944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.34, 3,170.70 and 944.15 is: 1,416.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.34 : 3,170.70 = 944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.34/3,170.70 = 944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.34x = 3,170.70 × 944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.34x = 2,993,600.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,600.55/2,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.53

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