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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.80, 2,898.94 and 1,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.80, 2,898.94 and 1,355.38 is: 1,869.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.80 : 2,898.94 = 1,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.80/2,898.94 = 1,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.80x = 2,898.94 × 1,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.80x = 3,929,173.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,173.51/2,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.43

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