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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.82, 3,149.97 and 1,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.82, 3,149.97 and 1,061.37 is: 1,589.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.82 : 3,149.97 = 1,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.82/3,149.97 = 1,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.82x = 3,149.97 × 1,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.82x = 3,343,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,283.66/2,102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.90

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