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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.56, 3,161.52 and 952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.56, 3,161.52 and 952.68 is: 1,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.56 : 3,161.52 = 952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.56/3,161.52 = 952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.56x = 3,161.52 × 952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.56x = 3,011,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011,916.87/2,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.10

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