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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.64, 2,900.24 and 1,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.64, 2,900.24 and 1,170.12 is: 1,614.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.64 : 2,900.24 = 1,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.64/2,900.24 = 1,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.64x = 2,900.24 × 1,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.64x = 3,393,628.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,393,628.83/2,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.75

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