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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.61, 2,900.14 and 1,157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.61, 2,900.14 and 1,157.39 is: 1,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.61 : 2,900.14 = 1,157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.61/2,900.14 = 1,157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.61x = 2,900.14 × 1,157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.61x = 3,356,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,356,593.03/2,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.15

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