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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.24, 3,179.04 and 2,106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.24, 3,179.04 and 2,106.24 is: 3,179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.24 : 3,179.04 = 2,106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.24/3,179.04 = 2,106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.24x = 3,179.04 × 2,106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.24x = 6,695,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,821.21/2,106.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.04

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