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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.29, 3,145.20 and 1,396.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.29, 3,145.20 and 1,396.89 is: 2,090.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.29 : 3,145.20 = 1,396.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.29/3,145.20 = 1,396.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.29x = 3,145.20 × 1,396.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.29x = 4,393,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,498.43/2,101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.86

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