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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.96, 3,157.11 and 1,065.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.96, 3,157.11 and 1,065.09 is: 1,596.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.96 : 3,157.11 = 1,065.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.96/3,157.11 = 1,065.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.96x = 3,157.11 × 1,065.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.96x = 3,362,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,606.29/2,105.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.71

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