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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.84, 3,171.08 and 944.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.84, 3,171.08 and 944.24 is: 1,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.84 : 3,171.08 = 944.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.84/3,171.08 = 944.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.84x = 3,171.08 × 944.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.84x = 2,994,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,260.58/2,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.50

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