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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.94, 3,159.53 and 1,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.94, 3,159.53 and 1,011.23 is: 1,517.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.94 : 3,159.53 = 1,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.94/3,159.53 = 1,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.94x = 3,159.53 × 1,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.94x = 3,195,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,011.52/2,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.14

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