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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.89, 3,158.57 and 2,104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.89, 3,158.57 and 2,104.65 is: 3,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.89 : 3,158.57 = 2,104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.89/3,158.57 = 2,104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.89x = 3,158.57 × 2,104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.89x = 6,647,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647,689.61/2,116.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.31

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