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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.06, 2,899.16 and 1,216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.06, 2,899.16 and 1,216.70 is: 1,678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.06 : 2,899.16 = 1,216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.06/2,899.16 = 1,216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.06x = 2,899.16 × 1,216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.06x = 3,527,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,407.97/2,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.87

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