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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.98, 3,156.87 and 1,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.98, 3,156.87 and 1,007.16 is: 1,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.98 : 3,156.87 = 1,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.98/3,156.87 = 1,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.98x = 3,156.87 × 1,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.98x = 3,179,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,179,473.19/2,104.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.45

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