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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.47, 3,151.96 and 1,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.47, 3,151.96 and 1,006.73 is: 1,508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.47 : 3,151.96 = 1,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.47/3,151.96 = 1,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.47x = 3,151.96 × 1,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.47x = 3,173,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,151.90/2,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.54

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