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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.64, 3,160.41 and 1,066.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.64, 3,160.41 and 1,066.38 is: 1,600.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.64 : 3,160.41 = 1,066.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.64/3,160.41 = 1,066.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.64x = 3,160.41 × 1,066.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.64x = 3,370,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,198.02/2,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.56

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