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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.32, 2,899.80 and 1,157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.32, 2,899.80 and 1,157.13 is: 1,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.32 : 2,899.80 = 1,157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.32/2,899.80 = 1,157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.32x = 2,899.80 × 1,157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.32x = 3,355,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,445.57/2,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.83

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