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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.02, 3,163.76 and 1,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.02, 3,163.76 and 1,557.06 is: 2,344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.02 : 3,163.76 = 1,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.02/3,163.76 = 1,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.02x = 3,163.76 × 1,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.02x = 4,926,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,164.15/2,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.65

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