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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.36, 3,159.53 and 1,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.36, 3,159.53 and 1,007.40 is: 1,511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.36 : 3,159.53 = 1,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.36/3,159.53 = 1,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.36x = 3,159.53 × 1,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.36x = 3,182,905.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,905.49/2,106.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.09

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