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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.36, 3,163.86 and 1,013.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.36, 3,163.86 and 1,013.85 is: 1,521.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.36 : 3,163.86 = 1,013.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.36/3,163.86 = 1,013.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.36x = 3,163.86 × 1,013.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.36x = 3,207,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,679.46/2,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.41

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