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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.31, 3,171.47 and 959.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.31, 3,171.47 and 959.25 is: 1,438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.31 : 3,171.47 = 959.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.31/3,171.47 = 959.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.31x = 3,171.47 × 959.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.31x = 3,042,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,227.80/2,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.88

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