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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.53, 3,165.20 and 1,014.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.53, 3,165.20 and 1,014.21 is: 1,521.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.53 : 3,165.20 = 1,014.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.53/3,165.20 = 1,014.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.53x = 3,165.20 × 1,014.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.53x = 3,210,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,210,172.42/2,109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.75

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