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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.50, 3,154.35 and 1,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.50, 3,154.35 and 1,991.06 is: 2,990.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.50 : 3,154.35 = 1,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.50/3,154.35 = 1,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.50x = 3,154.35 × 1,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.50x = 6,280,500.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,280,500.11/2,100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.00

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