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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.76, 3,163.08 and 2,091.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.76, 3,163.08 and 2,091.56 is: 3,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.76 : 3,163.08 = 2,091.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.76/3,163.08 = 2,091.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.76x = 3,163.08 × 2,091.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.76x = 6,615,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,615,771.60/2,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.77

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