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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.09, 3,161.71 and 1,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.09, 3,161.71 and 1,285.86 is: 1,926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.09 : 3,161.71 = 1,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.09/3,161.71 = 1,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.09x = 3,161.71 × 1,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.09x = 4,065,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,516.42/2,110.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.70

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