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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.60, 4,122.90 and 2,100.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.60, 4,122.90 and 2,100.60 is: 3,150.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.60 : 4,122.90 = 2,100.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.60/4,122.90 = 2,100.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.60x = 4,122.90 × 2,100.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.60x = 8,660,563.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660,563.74/2,748.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.90

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