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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.10, 3,154.65 and 1,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.10, 3,154.65 and 1,131.10 is: 1,696.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.10 : 3,154.65 = 1,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.10/3,154.65 = 1,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.10x = 3,154.65 × 1,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.10x = 3,568,212.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,212.49/2,103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.65

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