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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.19, 3,151.79 and 945.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.19, 3,151.79 and 945.59 is: 1,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.19 : 3,151.79 = 945.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.19/3,151.79 = 945.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.19x = 3,151.79 × 945.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.19x = 2,980,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,280.62/2,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.38

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