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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.34, 3,151.10 and 1,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.34, 3,151.10 and 1,061.30 is: 1,591.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.34 : 3,151.10 = 1,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.34/3,151.10 = 1,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.34x = 3,151.10 × 1,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.34x = 3,344,272.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344,272.96/2,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.49

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