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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.32, 3,149.94 and 1,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.32, 3,149.94 and 1,278.44 is: 1,917.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.32 : 3,149.94 = 1,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.32/3,149.94 = 1,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.32x = 3,149.94 × 1,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.32x = 4,027,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,009.29/2,100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.33

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