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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.21, 3,156.36 and 1,007.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.21, 3,156.36 and 1,007.37 is: 1,511.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.21 : 3,156.36 = 1,007.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.21/3,156.36 = 1,007.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.21x = 3,156.36 × 1,007.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.21x = 3,179,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,622.37/2,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.08

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