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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373.05, 5,059.59 and 2,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373.05, 5,059.59 and 2,106.96 is: 3,160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373.05 : 5,059.59 = 2,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373.05/5,059.59 = 2,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373.05x = 5,059.59 × 2,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373.05x = 10,660,353.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660,353.75/3,373.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.45

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