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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.06, 3,153.21 and 1,008.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.06, 3,153.21 and 1,008.05 is: 1,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.06 : 3,153.21 = 1,008.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.06/3,153.21 = 1,008.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.06x = 3,153.21 × 1,008.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.06x = 3,178,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178,577.57/2,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.41

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