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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.12, 3,164.38 and 1,013.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.12, 3,164.38 and 1,013.57 is: 1,520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.12 : 3,164.38 = 1,013.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.12/3,164.38 = 1,013.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.12x = 3,164.38 × 1,013.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.12x = 3,207,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,302.28/2,109.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.68

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