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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.50 and 952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.50 and 952.92 is: 1,429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.84 : 3,160.50 = 952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.84/3,160.50 = 952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.84x = 3,160.50 × 952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.84x = 3,011,703.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,703.66/2,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.49

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