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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.40, 3,151.31 and 930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.40, 3,151.31 and 930.24 is: 1,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.40 : 3,151.31 = 930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.40/3,151.31 = 930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.40x = 3,151.31 × 930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.40x = 2,931,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,469.96/2,100.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.68

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