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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.10, 3,162.30 and 1,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.10, 3,162.30 and 1,015.06 is: 1,521.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.10 : 3,162.30 = 1,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.10/3,162.30 = 1,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.10x = 3,162.30 × 1,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.10x = 3,209,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,924.24/2,109.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.94

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