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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.33, 3,143.94 and 1,358.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.33, 3,143.94 and 1,358.97 is: 2,034.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.33 : 3,143.94 = 1,358.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.33/3,143.94 = 1,358.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.33x = 3,143.94 × 1,358.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.33x = 4,272,520.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,520.14/2,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.21

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