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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.08, 3,241.80 and 1,050.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.08, 3,241.80 and 1,050.12 is: 1,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.08 : 3,241.80 = 1,050.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.08/3,241.80 = 1,050.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.08x = 3,241.80 × 1,050.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.08x = 3,404,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,404,279.02/2,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.27

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