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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.34, 3,150.47 and 1,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.34, 3,150.47 and 1,060.86 is: 1,590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.34 : 3,150.47 = 1,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.34/3,150.47 = 1,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.34x = 3,150.47 × 1,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.34x = 3,342,202.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,202.30/2,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.51

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