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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.93, 3,186.30 and 953.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.93, 3,186.30 and 953.93 is: 1,430.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.93 : 3,186.30 = 953.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.93/3,186.30 = 953.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.93x = 3,186.30 × 953.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.93x = 3,039,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,503.48/2,124.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.40

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