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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.33, 2,898.53 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.33, 2,898.53 and 1,204.20 is: 1,661.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.33 : 2,898.53 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.33/2,898.53 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.33x = 2,898.53 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.33x = 3,490,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,403.81/2,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.84

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