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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.14, 3,161.67 and 1,012.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.14, 3,161.67 and 1,012.30 is: 1,518.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.14 : 3,161.67 = 1,012.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.14/3,161.67 = 1,012.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.14x = 3,161.67 × 1,012.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.14x = 3,200,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,558.54/2,108.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.19

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