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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.39, 3,158.07 and 1,316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.39, 3,158.07 and 1,316.04 is: 1,973.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.39 : 3,158.07 = 1,316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.39/3,158.07 = 1,316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.39x = 3,158.07 × 1,316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.39x = 4,156,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,146.44/2,106.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.11

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