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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.02, 3,152.67 and 1,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.02, 3,152.67 and 1,061.51 is: 1,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.02 : 3,152.67 = 1,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.02/3,152.67 = 1,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.02x = 3,152.67 × 1,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.02x = 3,346,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,590.73/2,103.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.33

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