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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.37, 3,152.05 and 1,241.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.37, 3,152.05 and 1,241.15 is: 1,861.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.37 : 3,152.05 = 1,241.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.37/3,152.05 = 1,241.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.37x = 3,152.05 × 1,241.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.37x = 3,912,147.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,147.99/2,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.72

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