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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.95, 3,129.87 and 2,006.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.95, 3,129.87 and 2,006.18 is: 2,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.95 : 3,129.87 = 2,006.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.95/3,129.87 = 2,006.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.95x = 3,129.87 × 2,006.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.95x = 6,279,072.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,072.57/2,100.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.68

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