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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.40, 3,173.10 and 945.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.40, 3,173.10 and 945.97 is: 1,418.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.40 : 3,173.10 = 945.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.40/3,173.10 = 945.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.40x = 3,173.10 × 945.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.40x = 3,001,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,657.41/2,115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.96

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