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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.36, 3,161.02 and 1,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.36, 3,161.02 and 1,008.40 is: 1,512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.36 : 3,161.02 = 1,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.36/3,161.02 = 1,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.36x = 3,161.02 × 1,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.36x = 3,187,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,572.57/2,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.59

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