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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.04, 2,898.60 and 1,314.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.04, 2,898.60 and 1,314.56 is: 1,813.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.04 : 2,898.60 = 1,314.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.04/2,898.60 = 1,314.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.04x = 2,898.60 × 1,314.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.04x = 3,810,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,383.62/2,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.57

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