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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.02, 3,160.17 and 1,066.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.02, 3,160.17 and 1,066.51 is: 1,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.02 : 3,160.17 = 1,066.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.02/3,160.17 = 1,066.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.02x = 3,160.17 × 1,066.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.02x = 3,370,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,352.91/2,108.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.82

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