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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.10, 3,186.45 and 954.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.10, 3,186.45 and 954.90 is: 1,433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.10 : 3,186.45 = 954.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.10/3,186.45 = 954.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.10x = 3,186.45 × 954.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.10x = 3,042,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,741.11/2,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.16

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