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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.60, 3,160.42 and 952.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.60, 3,160.42 and 952.04 is: 1,428.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.60 : 3,160.42 = 952.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.60/3,160.42 = 952.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.60x = 3,160.42 × 952.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.60x = 3,008,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,846.26/2,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.30

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