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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.24 and 720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.24 and 720.16 is: 1,080.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.84 : 3,160.24 = 720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.84/3,160.24 = 720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.84x = 3,160.24 × 720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.84x = 2,275,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,878.44/2,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.23

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