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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.99, 3,162.42 and 1,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.99, 3,162.42 and 1,067.72 is: 1,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.99 : 3,162.42 = 1,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.99/3,162.42 = 1,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.99x = 3,162.42 × 1,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.99x = 3,376,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,567.27/2,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.55

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