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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.94, 4,616.79 and 2,105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.94, 4,616.79 and 2,105.32 is: 3,156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.94 : 4,616.79 = 2,105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.94/4,616.79 = 2,105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.94x = 4,616.79 × 2,105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.94x = 9,719,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,719,820.32/3,078.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.87

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