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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.15, 3,175.52 and 963.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.15, 3,175.52 and 963.09 is: 1,443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.15 : 3,175.52 = 963.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.15/3,175.52 = 963.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.15x = 3,175.52 × 963.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.15x = 3,058,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,306.74/2,118.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.86

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