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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.11, 4,279.28 and 2,052.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.11, 4,279.28 and 2,052.51 is: 2,833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.11 : 4,279.28 = 2,052.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.11/4,279.28 = 2,052.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.11x = 4,279.28 × 2,052.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.11x = 8,783,254.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783,254.73/3,100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.21

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