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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.04, 3,160.44 and 1,285.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.04, 3,160.44 and 1,285.89 is: 1,927.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.04 : 3,160.44 = 1,285.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.04/3,160.44 = 1,285.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.04x = 3,160.44 × 1,285.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.04x = 4,063,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,978.19/2,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.85

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