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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.41, 2,898.59 and 2,030.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.41, 2,898.59 and 2,030.13 is: 2,800.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.41 : 2,898.59 = 2,030.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.41/2,898.59 = 2,030.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.41x = 2,898.59 × 2,030.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.41x = 5,884,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,884,504.37/2,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.26

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