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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.03, 3,149.52 and 1,579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.03, 3,149.52 and 1,579.33 is: 2,361.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.03 : 3,149.52 = 1,579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.03/3,149.52 = 1,579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.03x = 3,149.52 × 1,579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.03x = 4,974,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,115.67/2,106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.84

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