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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.11, 3,153.35 and 542.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.11, 3,153.35 and 542.10 is: 813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.11 : 3,153.35 = 542.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.11/3,153.35 = 542.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.11x = 3,153.35 × 542.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.11x = 1,709,438.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,438.92/2,102.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.20

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