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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.64, 3,158.46 and 2,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.64, 3,158.46 and 2,001.96 is: 3,002.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.64 : 3,158.46 = 2,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.64/3,158.46 = 2,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.64x = 3,158.46 × 2,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.64x = 6,323,110.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323,110.58/2,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.94

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