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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.02, 3,149.29 and 1,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.02, 3,149.29 and 1,003.06 is: 1,503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.02 : 3,149.29 = 1,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.02/3,149.29 = 1,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.02x = 3,149.29 × 1,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.02x = 3,158,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,926.83/2,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.52

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