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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.02, 3,151.22 and 1,009.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.02, 3,151.22 and 1,009.16 is: 1,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.02 : 3,151.22 = 1,009.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.02/3,151.22 = 1,009.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.02x = 3,151.22 × 1,009.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.02x = 3,180,085.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,180,085.18/2,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.43

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