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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.55, 3,181.65 and 1,010.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.55, 3,181.65 and 1,010.82 is: 1,515.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.55 : 3,181.65 = 1,010.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.55/3,181.65 = 1,010.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.55x = 3,181.65 × 1,010.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.55x = 3,216,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,059.54/2,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.90

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