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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.32, 3,150.73 and 1,061.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.32, 3,150.73 and 1,061.87 is: 1,590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.32 : 3,150.73 = 1,061.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.32/3,150.73 = 1,061.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.32x = 3,150.73 × 1,061.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.32x = 3,345,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,665.67/2,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.66

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