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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.08, 2,899.62 and 1,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.08, 2,899.62 and 1,169.58 is: 1,614.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.08 : 2,899.62 = 1,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.08/2,899.62 = 1,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.08x = 2,899.62 × 1,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.08x = 3,391,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,337.56/2,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.09

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