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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.30, 3,151.95 and 1,410.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.30, 3,151.95 and 1,410.10 is: 2,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.30 : 3,151.95 = 1,410.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.30/3,151.95 = 1,410.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.30x = 3,151.95 × 1,410.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.30x = 4,444,564.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444,564.70/2,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.15

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