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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.99, 3,153.43 and 1,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.99, 3,153.43 and 1,061.73 is: 1,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.99 : 3,153.43 = 1,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.99/3,153.43 = 1,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.99x = 3,153.43 × 1,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.99x = 3,348,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,348,080.74/2,100.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.57

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