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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.99, 3,160.38 and 547.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.99, 3,160.38 and 547.05 is: 820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.99 : 3,160.38 = 547.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.99/3,160.38 = 547.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.99x = 3,160.38 × 547.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.99x = 1,728,885.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,885.88/2,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.55

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