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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.60, 3,152.40 and 2,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.60, 3,152.40 and 2,055.48 is: 3,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.60 : 3,152.40 = 2,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.60/3,152.40 = 2,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.60x = 3,152.40 × 2,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.60x = 6,479,695.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479,695.15/2,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.22

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