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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.99, 3,171.06 and 943.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.99, 3,171.06 and 943.77 is: 1,415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.99 : 3,171.06 = 943.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.99/3,171.06 = 943.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.99x = 3,171.06 × 943.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.99x = 2,992,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,756.35/2,113.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.69

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