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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.60, 3,158.10 and 2,060.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.60, 3,158.10 and 2,060.60 is: 3,086.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.60 : 3,158.10 = 2,060.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.60/3,158.10 = 2,060.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.60x = 3,158.10 × 2,060.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.60x = 6,507,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,580.86/2,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.21

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