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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.83, 3,155.28 and 1,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.83, 3,155.28 and 1,007.07 is: 1,511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.83 : 3,155.28 = 1,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.83/3,155.28 = 1,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.83x = 3,155.28 × 1,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.83x = 3,177,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177,587.83/2,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.10

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