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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.76, 2,898.90 and 1,169.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.76, 2,898.90 and 1,169.26 is: 1,613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.76 : 2,898.90 = 1,169.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.76/2,898.90 = 1,169.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.76x = 2,898.90 × 1,169.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.76x = 3,389,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,567.81/2,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.50

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