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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.29, 2,899.51 and 1,261.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.29, 2,899.51 and 1,261.86 is: 1,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.29 : 2,899.51 = 1,261.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.29/2,899.51 = 1,261.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.29x = 2,899.51 × 1,261.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.29x = 3,658,772.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,772.53/2,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.20

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