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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.28, 2,899.57 and 1,157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.28, 2,899.57 and 1,157.06 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.28 : 2,899.57 = 1,157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.28/2,899.57 = 1,157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.28x = 2,899.57 × 1,157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.28x = 3,354,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,959.07/2,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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