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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.89, 3,147.91 and 1,276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.89, 3,147.91 and 1,276.67 is: 1,912.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.89 : 3,147.91 = 1,276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.89/3,147.91 = 1,276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.89x = 3,147.91 × 1,276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.89x = 4,018,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,846.94/2,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.92

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