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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.85, 3,150.26 and 930.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.85, 3,150.26 and 930.52 is: 1,394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.85 : 3,150.26 = 930.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.85/3,150.26 = 930.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.85x = 3,150.26 × 930.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.85x = 2,931,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,382.71/2,101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.67

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