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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.90, 3,201.72 and 964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.90, 3,201.72 and 964.23 is: 1,446.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.90 : 3,201.72 = 964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.90/3,201.72 = 964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.90x = 3,201.72 × 964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.90x = 3,087,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,194.48/2,134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.06

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