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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.20, 3,165.30 and 1,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.20, 3,165.30 and 1,996.80 is: 2,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.20 : 3,165.30 = 1,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.20/3,165.30 = 1,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.20x = 3,165.30 × 1,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.20x = 6,320,471.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,320,471.04/2,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.20

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