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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.60, 3,155.52 and 1,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.60, 3,155.52 and 1,010.56 is: 1,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.60 : 3,155.52 = 1,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.60/3,155.52 = 1,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.60x = 3,155.52 × 1,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.60x = 3,188,842.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,842.29/2,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.18

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