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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.45, 3,130.61 and 2,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.45, 3,130.61 and 2,006.68 is: 2,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.45 : 3,130.61 = 2,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.45/3,130.61 = 2,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.45x = 3,130.61 × 2,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.45x = 6,282,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,282,132.47/2,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,989.43

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