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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.92, 3,171.15 and 943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.92, 3,171.15 and 943.74 is: 1,415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.92 : 3,171.15 = 943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.92/3,171.15 = 943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.92x = 3,171.15 × 943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.92x = 2,992,741.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,741.10/2,113.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.73

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