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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.08, 3,150.10 and 1,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.08, 3,150.10 and 1,006.20 is: 1,508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.08 : 3,150.10 = 1,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.08/3,150.10 = 1,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.08x = 3,150.10 × 1,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.08x = 3,169,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,630.62/2,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.57

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