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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.19, 2,898.33 and 1,155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.19, 2,898.33 and 1,155.93 is: 1,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.19 : 2,898.33 = 1,155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.19/2,898.33 = 1,155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.19x = 2,898.33 × 1,155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.19x = 3,350,266.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,266.60/2,100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.22

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