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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,105.60, 4,284.78 and 2,043.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,105.60, 4,284.78 and 2,043.06 is: 2,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,105.60 : 4,284.78 = 2,043.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,105.60/4,284.78 = 2,043.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,105.60x = 4,284.78 × 2,043.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,105.60x = 8,754,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,754,062.63/3,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.80

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