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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.86, 3,151.90 and 1,006.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.86, 3,151.90 and 1,006.16 is: 1,509.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.86 : 3,151.90 = 1,006.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.86/3,151.90 = 1,006.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.86x = 3,151.90 × 1,006.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.86x = 3,171,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,315.70/2,100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.53

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