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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.58, 3,157.95 and 951.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.58, 3,157.95 and 951.06 is: 1,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.58 : 3,157.95 = 951.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.58/3,157.95 = 951.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.58x = 3,157.95 × 951.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.58x = 3,003,399.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,399.93/2,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.40

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