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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.74, 2,900.43 and 1,355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.74, 2,900.43 and 1,355.73 is: 1,870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.74 : 2,900.43 = 1,355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.74/2,900.43 = 1,355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.74x = 2,900.43 × 1,355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.74x = 3,932,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,199.96/2,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.93

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