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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.09, 2,952.45 and 2,060.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.09, 2,952.45 and 2,060.91 is: 2,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.09 : 2,952.45 = 2,060.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.09/2,952.45 = 2,060.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.09x = 2,952.45 × 2,060.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.09x = 6,084,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,733.73/2,151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.67

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