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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.35, 2,893.61 and 2,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.35, 2,893.61 and 2,054.73 is: 2,829.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.35 : 2,893.61 = 2,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.35/2,893.61 = 2,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.35x = 2,893.61 × 2,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.35x = 5,945,589.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945,589.37/2,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.41

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