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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.21, 3,159.28 and 1,066.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.21, 3,159.28 and 1,066.74 is: 1,599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.21 : 3,159.28 = 1,066.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.21/3,159.28 = 1,066.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.21x = 3,159.28 × 1,066.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.21x = 3,370,130.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,130.35/2,107.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.33

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