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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.80, 3,168.30 and 1,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.80, 3,168.30 and 1,382.60 is: 2,076.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.80 : 3,168.30 = 1,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.80/3,168.30 = 1,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.80x = 3,168.30 × 1,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.80x = 4,380,491.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,491.58/2,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.26

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