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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.16, 3,150.21 and 990.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.16, 3,150.21 and 990.65 is: 1,485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.16 : 3,150.21 = 990.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.16/3,150.21 = 990.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.16x = 3,150.21 × 990.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.16x = 3,120,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,739.79/2,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.25

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