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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.13, 2,898.56 and 1,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.13, 2,898.56 and 1,354.72 is: 1,868.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.13 : 2,898.56 = 1,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.13/2,898.56 = 1,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.13x = 2,898.56 × 1,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.13x = 3,926,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,733.34/2,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.87

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