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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.07, 3,156 and 1,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.07, 3,156 and 1,008.38 is: 1,511.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.07 : 3,156 = 1,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.07/3,156 = 1,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.07x = 3,156 × 1,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.07x = 3,182,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,431.50/2,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.79

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