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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.30, 3,157.35 and 1,238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.30, 3,157.35 and 1,238.10 is: 1,858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.30 : 3,157.35 = 1,238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.30/3,157.35 = 1,238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.30x = 3,157.35 × 1,238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.30x = 3,909,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,115.04/2,103.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.56

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