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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.12, 3,177.83 and 949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.12, 3,177.83 and 949.10 is: 1,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.12 : 3,177.83 = 949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.12/3,177.83 = 949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.12x = 3,177.83 × 949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.12x = 3,016,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,078.45/2,118.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.94

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