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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.85, 3,171.77 and 943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.85, 3,171.77 and 943.73 is: 1,416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.85 : 3,171.77 = 943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.85/3,171.77 = 943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.85x = 3,171.77 × 943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.85x = 2,993,289.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,289.78/2,113.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.04

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