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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.79, 2,901.08 and 1,405.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.79, 2,901.08 and 1,405.19 is: 1,939.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.79 : 2,901.08 = 1,405.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.79/2,901.08 = 1,405.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.79x = 2,901.08 × 1,405.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.79x = 4,076,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,561.58/2,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.57

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