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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.71, 3,152.10 and 1,279.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.71, 3,152.10 and 1,279.50 is: 1,917.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.71 : 3,152.10 = 1,279.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.71/3,152.10 = 1,279.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.71x = 3,152.10 × 1,279.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.71x = 4,033,111.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033,111.95/2,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.15

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