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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.82, 3,158.82 and 1,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.82, 3,158.82 and 1,010.52 is: 1,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.82 : 3,158.82 = 1,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.82/3,158.82 = 1,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.82x = 3,158.82 × 1,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.82x = 3,192,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,050.79/2,105.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.82

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