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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.36, 3,179.20 and 963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.36, 3,179.20 and 963.84 is: 1,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.36 : 3,179.20 = 963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.36/3,179.20 = 963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.36x = 3,179.20 × 963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.36x = 3,064,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,240.13/2,119.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.83

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