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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.10, 3,153.51 and 1,281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.10, 3,153.51 and 1,281.33 is: 1,919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.10 : 3,153.51 = 1,281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.10/3,153.51 = 1,281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.10x = 3,153.51 × 1,281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.10x = 4,040,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,686.97/2,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.48

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