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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.52, 3,132.41 and 2,050.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.52, 3,132.41 and 2,050.84 is: 3,058.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.52 : 3,132.41 = 2,050.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.52/3,132.41 = 2,050.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.52x = 3,132.41 × 2,050.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.52x = 6,424,071.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,424,071.72/2,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.32

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