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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.27, 3,161.58 and 1,011.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.27, 3,161.58 and 1,011.71 is: 1,517.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.27 : 3,161.58 = 1,011.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.27/3,161.58 = 1,011.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.27x = 3,161.58 × 1,011.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.27x = 3,198,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,602.10/2,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.89

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