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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.06, 3,143.61 and 1,236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.06, 3,143.61 and 1,236.06 is: 1,850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.06 : 3,143.61 = 1,236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.06/3,143.61 = 1,236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.06x = 3,143.61 × 1,236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.06x = 3,885,690.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,690.58/2,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.28

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