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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.48, 3,156.70 and 1,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.48, 3,156.70 and 1,283.56 is: 1,924.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.48 : 3,156.70 = 1,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.48/3,156.70 = 1,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.48x = 3,156.70 × 1,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.48x = 4,051,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,813.85/2,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.41

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