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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.64, 3,165 and 1,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.64, 3,165 and 1,013.76 is: 1,521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.64 : 3,165 = 1,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.64/3,165 = 1,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.64x = 3,165 × 1,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.64x = 3,208,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,550.40/2,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.62

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