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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.16, 3,151.57 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.16, 3,151.57 and 541.22 is: 811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.16 : 3,151.57 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.16/3,151.57 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.16x = 3,151.57 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.16x = 1,705,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,692.72/2,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.79

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