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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.14, 3,159.93 and 790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.14, 3,159.93 and 790.07 is: 1,185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.14 : 3,159.93 = 790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.14/3,159.93 = 790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.14x = 3,159.93 × 790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.14x = 2,496,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,565.90/2,106.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.38

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