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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.08, 2,898.14 and 1,155.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.08, 2,898.14 and 1,155.98 is: 1,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.08 : 2,898.14 = 1,155.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.08/2,898.14 = 1,155.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.08x = 2,898.14 × 1,155.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.08x = 3,350,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,186.10/2,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.27

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