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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.60, 3,158.92 and 951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.60, 3,158.92 and 951.04 is: 1,426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.60 : 3,158.92 = 951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.60/3,158.92 = 951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.60x = 3,158.92 × 951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.60x = 3,004,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,259.28/2,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.79

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