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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.80, 2,899.10 and 1,314.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.80, 2,899.10 and 1,314.48 is: 1,813.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.80 : 2,899.10 = 1,314.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.80/2,899.10 = 1,314.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.80x = 2,899.10 × 1,314.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.80x = 3,810,802.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,802.40/2,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.11

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