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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.16, 2,898.88 and 1,354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.16, 2,898.88 and 1,354.13 is: 1,869.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.16 : 2,898.88 = 1,354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.16/2,898.88 = 1,354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.16x = 2,898.88 × 1,354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.16x = 3,925,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,442.49/2,100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.12

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