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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.04, 2,899.48 and 1,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.04, 2,899.48 and 1,169.60 is: 1,614.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.04 : 2,899.48 = 1,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.04/2,899.48 = 1,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.04x = 2,899.48 × 1,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.04x = 3,391,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,231.81/2,101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.07

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