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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.66, 2,894.90 and 1,510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.66, 2,894.90 and 1,510.17 is: 2,081.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.66 : 2,894.90 = 1,510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.66/2,894.90 = 1,510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.66x = 2,894.90 × 1,510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.66x = 4,371,783.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,783.58/2,100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.15

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