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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.02, 3,152.29 and 1,005.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.02, 3,152.29 and 1,005.06 is: 1,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.02 : 3,152.29 = 1,005.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.02/3,152.29 = 1,005.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.02x = 3,152.29 × 1,005.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.02x = 3,168,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,240.59/2,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.52

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