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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.38, 3,160.40 and 701.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.38, 3,160.40 and 701.43 is: 1,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.38 : 3,160.40 = 701.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.38/3,160.40 = 701.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.38x = 3,160.40 × 701.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.38x = 2,216,784.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,784.01/2,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.91

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