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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.02, 3,150.79 and 1,004.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.02, 3,150.79 and 1,004.06 is: 1,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.02 : 3,150.79 = 1,004.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.02/3,150.79 = 1,004.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.02x = 3,150.79 × 1,004.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.02x = 3,163,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,582.21/2,102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.02

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