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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.21, 3,150.12 and 989.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.21, 3,150.12 and 989.37 is: 1,483.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.21 : 3,150.12 = 989.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.21/3,150.12 = 989.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.21x = 3,150.12 × 989.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.21x = 3,116,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,634.22/2,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.96

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