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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.22, 3,152.98 and 1,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.22, 3,152.98 and 1,062.35 is: 1,592.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.22 : 3,152.98 = 1,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.22/3,152.98 = 1,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.22x = 3,152.98 × 1,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.22x = 3,349,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,568.30/2,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.59

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