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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.98, 3,146.68 and 1,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.98, 3,146.68 and 1,006.12 is: 1,506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.98 : 3,146.68 = 1,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.98/3,146.68 = 1,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.98x = 3,146.68 × 1,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.98x = 3,165,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165,927.30/2,100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.88

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