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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.60, 3,162.90 and 2,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.60, 3,162.90 and 2,094.20 is: 3,141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.60 : 3,162.90 = 2,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.60/3,162.90 = 2,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.60x = 3,162.90 × 2,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.60x = 6,623,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,623,745.18/2,108.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.30

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