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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.16, 3,150.48 and 1,127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.16, 3,150.48 and 1,127.72 is: 1,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.16 : 3,150.48 = 1,127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.16/3,150.48 = 1,127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.16x = 3,150.48 × 1,127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.16x = 3,552,859.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,859.31/2,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.90

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