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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.20, 3,202.10 and 963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.20, 3,202.10 and 963.86 is: 1,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.20 : 3,202.10 = 963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.20/3,202.10 = 963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.20x = 3,202.10 × 963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.20x = 3,086,376.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,376.11/2,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.15

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