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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,157.28, 4,354.80 and 2,107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,157.28, 4,354.80 and 2,107.52 is: 2,906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,157.28 : 4,354.80 = 2,107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,157.28/4,354.80 = 2,107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,157.28x = 4,354.80 × 2,107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,157.28x = 9,177,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,177,828.10/3,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.88

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