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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.54, 2,899.85 and 1,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.54, 2,899.85 and 1,262.11 is: 1,741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.54 : 2,899.85 = 1,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.54/2,899.85 = 1,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.54x = 2,899.85 × 1,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.54x = 3,659,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,929.68/2,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.55

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