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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.72, 2,901.66 and 1,394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.72, 2,901.66 and 1,394.18 is: 1,924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.72 : 2,901.66 = 1,394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.72/2,901.66 = 1,394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.72x = 2,901.66 × 1,394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.72x = 4,045,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,436.34/2,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.82

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