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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.16, 3,150.06 and 1,278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.16, 3,150.06 and 1,278.22 is: 1,917.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.16 : 3,150.06 = 1,278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.16/3,150.06 = 1,278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.16x = 3,150.06 × 1,278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.16x = 4,026,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,469.69/2,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.22

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