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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.16, 3,158.88 and 1,460.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.16, 3,158.88 and 1,460.35 is: 2,187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.16 : 3,158.88 = 1,460.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.16/3,158.88 = 1,460.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.16x = 3,158.88 × 1,460.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.16x = 4,613,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,070.41/2,109.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.16

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