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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.36, 3,162.48 and 1,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.36, 3,162.48 and 1,012.48 is: 1,519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.36 : 3,162.48 = 1,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.36/3,162.48 = 1,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.36x = 3,162.48 × 1,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.36x = 3,201,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,947.75/2,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.41

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