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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.88, 3,158.48 and 1,065.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.88, 3,158.48 and 1,065.52 is: 1,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.88 : 3,158.48 = 1,065.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.88/3,158.48 = 1,065.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.88x = 3,158.48 × 1,065.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.88x = 3,365,423.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,423.61/2,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.35

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