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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.24, 2,899.56 and 1,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.24, 2,899.56 and 1,315 is: 1,814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.24 : 2,899.56 = 1,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.24/2,899.56 = 1,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.24x = 2,899.56 × 1,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.24x = 3,812,921.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812,921.40/2,101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.61

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