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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.59, 2,899.28 and 1,392.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.59, 2,899.28 and 1,392.47 is: 1,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.59 : 2,899.28 = 1,392.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.59/2,899.28 = 1,392.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.59x = 2,899.28 × 1,392.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.59x = 4,037,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,138.96/2,100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.91

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