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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.56, 2,900.79 and 1,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.56, 2,900.79 and 1,217.58 is: 1,680.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.56 : 2,900.79 = 1,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.56/2,900.79 = 1,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.56x = 2,900.79 × 1,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.56x = 3,531,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,531,943.89/2,101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.63

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