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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.27, 3,149.67 and 1,003.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.27, 3,149.67 and 1,003.31 is: 1,503.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.27 : 3,149.67 = 1,003.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.27/3,149.67 = 1,003.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.27x = 3,149.67 × 1,003.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.27x = 3,160,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,095.41/2,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.90

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