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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.37, 3,153.99 and 1,062.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.37, 3,153.99 and 1,062.10 is: 1,594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.37 : 3,153.99 = 1,062.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.37/3,153.99 = 1,062.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.37x = 3,153.99 × 1,062.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.37x = 3,349,860.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,860.70/2,101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.14

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