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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.10, 3,232.35 and 2,110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.10, 3,232.35 and 2,110.10 is: 3,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.10 : 3,232.35 = 2,110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.10/3,232.35 = 2,110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.10x = 3,232.35 × 2,110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.10x = 6,820,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,820,581.74/2,158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.46

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