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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.63, 3,151.44 and 1,485.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.63, 3,151.44 and 1,485.57 is: 2,228.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.63 : 3,151.44 = 1,485.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.63/3,151.44 = 1,485.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.63x = 3,151.44 × 1,485.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.63x = 4,681,684.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,681,684.72/2,100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.71

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