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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.60, 3,160.14 and 1,082.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.60, 3,160.14 and 1,082.44 is: 1,620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.60 : 3,160.14 = 1,082.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.60/3,160.14 = 1,082.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.60x = 3,160.14 × 1,082.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.60x = 3,420,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,661.94/2,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.71

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