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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.28, 3,151.49 and 1,276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.28, 3,151.49 and 1,276.61 is: 1,914.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.28 : 3,151.49 = 1,276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.28/3,151.49 = 1,276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.28x = 3,151.49 × 1,276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.28x = 4,023,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,201.51/2,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.65

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