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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.03, 3,155.55 and 1,281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.03, 3,155.55 and 1,281.81 is: 1,920.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.03 : 3,155.55 = 1,281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.03/3,155.55 = 1,281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.03x = 3,155.55 × 1,281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.03x = 4,044,815.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,044,815.55/2,106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.59

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