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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.41, 3,152.93 and 1,126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.41, 3,152.93 and 1,126.98 is: 1,690.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.41 : 3,152.93 = 1,126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.41/3,152.93 = 1,126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.41x = 3,152.93 × 1,126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.41x = 3,553,283.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,283.42/2,101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.90

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