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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.10, 3,186.15 and 1,030.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.10, 3,186.15 and 1,030.60 is: 1,545.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.10 : 3,186.15 = 1,030.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.10/3,186.15 = 1,030.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.10x = 3,186.15 × 1,030.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.10x = 3,283,646.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,646.19/2,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.90

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