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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.95, 3,156.31 and 1,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.95, 3,156.31 and 1,050.60 is: 1,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.95 : 3,156.31 = 1,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.95/3,156.31 = 1,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.95x = 3,156.31 × 1,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.95x = 3,316,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,019.29/2,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.34

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