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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.58, 3,158.91 and 1,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.58, 3,158.91 and 1,011.46 is: 1,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.58 : 3,158.91 = 1,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.58/3,158.91 = 1,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.58x = 3,158.91 × 1,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.58x = 3,195,111.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,111.11/2,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.73

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