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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.78, 3,151.10 and 1,525.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.78, 3,151.10 and 1,525.38 is: 2,284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.78 : 3,151.10 = 1,525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.78/3,151.10 = 1,525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.78x = 3,151.10 × 1,525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.78x = 4,806,624.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,806,624.92/2,103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.76

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