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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.32, 3,152.10 and 1,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.32, 3,152.10 and 1,451.96 is: 2,179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.32 : 3,152.10 = 1,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.32/3,152.10 = 1,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.32x = 3,152.10 × 1,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.32x = 4,576,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,576,723.12/2,100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.06

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