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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.34, 3,158.42 and 1,065.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.34, 3,158.42 and 1,065.27 is: 1,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.34 : 3,158.42 = 1,065.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.34/3,158.42 = 1,065.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.34x = 3,158.42 × 1,065.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.34x = 3,364,564.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,564.75/2,108.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.84

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