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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.10, 3,184.47 and 953.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.10, 3,184.47 and 953.16 is: 1,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.10 : 3,184.47 = 953.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.10/3,184.47 = 953.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.10x = 3,184.47 × 953.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.10x = 3,035,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,309.43/2,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.66

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