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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.39, 2,898.51 and 1,168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.39, 2,898.51 and 1,168.89 is: 1,613.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.39 : 2,898.51 = 1,168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.39/2,898.51 = 1,168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.39x = 2,898.51 × 1,168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.39x = 3,388,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,039.35/2,100.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.05

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