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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.46, 3,156 and 1,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.46, 3,156 and 1,062.30 is: 1,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.46 : 3,156 = 1,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.46/3,156 = 1,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.46x = 3,156 × 1,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.46x = 3,352,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,618.80/2,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.35

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