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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.60, 3,160.80 and 1,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.60, 3,160.80 and 1,010.40 is: 1,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.60 : 3,160.80 = 1,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.60/3,160.80 = 1,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.60x = 3,160.80 × 1,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.60x = 3,193,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,672.32/2,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.03

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