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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.83, 2,900.66 and 1,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.83, 2,900.66 and 1,170.33 is: 1,615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.83 : 2,900.66 = 1,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.83/2,900.66 = 1,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.83x = 2,900.66 × 1,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.83x = 3,394,729.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,729.42/2,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.13

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