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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.67, 3,138.38 and 1,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.67, 3,138.38 and 1,051.12 is: 1,577.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.67 : 3,138.38 = 1,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.67/3,138.38 = 1,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.67x = 3,138.38 × 1,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.67x = 3,298,813.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,813.99/2,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.12

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