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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.01, 2,978.21 and 2,106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.01, 2,978.21 and 2,106.27 is: 2,917.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.01 : 2,978.21 = 2,106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.01/2,978.21 = 2,106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.01x = 2,978.21 × 2,106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.01x = 6,272,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,272,919.64/2,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.62

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