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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.49, 3,155.68 and 1,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.49, 3,155.68 and 1,063.23 is: 1,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.49 : 3,155.68 = 1,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.49/3,155.68 = 1,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.49x = 3,155.68 × 1,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.49x = 3,355,197.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,197.87/2,102.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.82

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