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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.93, 3,147.92 and 1,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.93, 3,147.92 and 1,276.70 is: 1,912.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.93 : 3,147.92 = 1,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.93/3,147.92 = 1,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.93x = 3,147.92 × 1,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.93x = 4,018,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,949.46/2,100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,912.94

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