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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.48, 3,152.70 and 1,061.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.48, 3,152.70 and 1,061.09 is: 1,591.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.48 : 3,152.70 = 1,061.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.48/3,152.70 = 1,061.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.48x = 3,152.70 × 1,061.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.48x = 3,345,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,298.44/2,101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.88

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