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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.32, 3,147.50 and 1,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.32, 3,147.50 and 1,548.16 is: 2,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.32 : 3,147.50 = 1,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.32/3,147.50 = 1,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.32x = 3,147.50 × 1,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.32x = 4,872,833.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,872,833.60/2,100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.04

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