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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.60, 3,156.37 and 1,008.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.60, 3,156.37 and 1,008.86 is: 1,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.60 : 3,156.37 = 1,008.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.60/3,156.37 = 1,008.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.60x = 3,156.37 × 1,008.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.60x = 3,184,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,184,317.13/2,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.31

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