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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.18, 2,900.13 and 1,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.18, 2,900.13 and 1,217.47 is: 1,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.18 : 2,900.13 = 1,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.18/2,900.13 = 1,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.18x = 2,900.13 × 1,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.18x = 3,530,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,530,821.27/2,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.40

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