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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107, 3,159.06 and 1,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107, 3,159.06 and 1,285.56 is: 1,927.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107 : 3,159.06 = 1,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107/3,159.06 = 1,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107x = 3,159.06 × 1,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107x = 4,061,161.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,161.17/2,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.46

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