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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.42, 3,150.69 and 1,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.42, 3,150.69 and 1,234.14 is: 1,851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.42 : 3,150.69 = 1,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.42/3,150.69 = 1,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.42x = 3,150.69 × 1,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.42x = 3,888,392.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,392.56/2,100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.25

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