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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.38, 3,171.69 and 942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.38, 3,171.69 and 942.93 is: 1,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.38 : 3,171.69 = 942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.38/3,171.69 = 942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.38x = 3,171.69 × 942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.38x = 2,990,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,681.65/2,113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.12

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