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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.96, 3,149.61 and 1,060.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.96, 3,149.61 and 1,060.09 is: 1,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.96 : 3,149.61 = 1,060.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.96/3,149.61 = 1,060.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.96x = 3,149.61 × 1,060.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.96x = 3,338,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338,870.06/2,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.21

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