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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.75, 3,160.53 and 952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.75, 3,160.53 and 952.50 is: 1,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.75 : 3,160.53 = 952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.75/3,160.53 = 952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.75x = 3,160.53 × 952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.75x = 3,010,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,404.83/2,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.93

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