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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.14, 2,899.68 and 1,169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.14, 2,899.68 and 1,169.64 is: 1,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.14 : 2,899.68 = 1,169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.14/2,899.68 = 1,169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.14x = 2,899.68 × 1,169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.14x = 3,391,581.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,581.72/2,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.16

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