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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.41, 2,900.04 and 1,262.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.41, 2,900.04 and 1,262.25 is: 1,741.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.41 : 2,900.04 = 1,262.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.41/2,900.04 = 1,262.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.41x = 2,900.04 × 1,262.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.41x = 3,660,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,575.49/2,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.96

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