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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.59, 2,900.66 and 1,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.59, 2,900.66 and 1,393.47 is: 1,923.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.59 : 2,900.66 = 1,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.59/2,900.66 = 1,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.59x = 2,900.66 × 1,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.59x = 4,041,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,982.69/2,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.30

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