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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.39, 2,897.96 and 1,204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.39, 2,897.96 and 1,204.13 is: 1,661.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.39 : 2,897.96 = 1,204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.39/2,897.96 = 1,204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.39x = 2,897.96 × 1,204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.39x = 3,489,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,489,500.06/2,100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.36

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