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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.60, 3,231.60 and 2,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.60, 3,231.60 and 2,109.60 is: 3,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.60 : 3,231.60 = 2,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.60/3,231.60 = 2,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.60x = 3,231.60 × 2,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.60x = 6,817,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817,383.36/2,157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.71

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