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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.02, 3,161.21 and 1,011.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.02, 3,161.21 and 1,011.47 is: 1,517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.02 : 3,161.21 = 1,011.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.02/3,161.21 = 1,011.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.02x = 3,161.21 × 1,011.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.02x = 3,197,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,448.22/2,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.52

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