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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.49, 3,154.14 and 1,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.49, 3,154.14 and 1,372.68 is: 2,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.49 : 3,154.14 = 1,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.49/3,154.14 = 1,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.49x = 3,154.14 × 1,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.49x = 4,329,624.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,624.90/2,102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.28

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