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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.60, 3,158.37 and 951.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.60, 3,158.37 and 951.35 is: 1,427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.60 : 3,158.37 = 951.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.60/3,158.37 = 951.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.60x = 3,158.37 × 951.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.60x = 3,004,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,699.51/2,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.01

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