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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.80, 3,162.30 and 1,378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.80, 3,162.30 and 1,378.60 is: 2,070.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.80 : 3,162.30 = 1,378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.80/3,162.30 = 1,378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.80x = 3,162.30 × 1,378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.80x = 4,359,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,359,546.78/2,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.26

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