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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.90, 3,166.68 and 795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.90, 3,166.68 and 795.10 is: 1,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.90 : 3,166.68 = 795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.90/3,166.68 = 795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.90x = 3,166.68 × 795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.90x = 2,517,827.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,827.27/2,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.77

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