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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.34, 3,152.46 and 1,061.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.34, 3,152.46 and 1,061.07 is: 1,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.34 : 3,152.46 = 1,061.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.34/3,152.46 = 1,061.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.34x = 3,152.46 × 1,061.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.34x = 3,344,985.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,985.38/2,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.59

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