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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.73, 2,903.34 and 1,991.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.73, 2,903.34 and 1,991.02 is: 2,750.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.73 : 2,903.34 = 1,991.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.73/2,903.34 = 1,991.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.73x = 2,903.34 × 1,991.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.73x = 5,780,587.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,780,587.84/2,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,750.39

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