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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.94, 2,900.82 and 1,392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.94, 2,900.82 and 1,392.56 is: 1,921.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.94 : 2,900.82 = 1,392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.94/2,900.82 = 1,392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.94x = 2,900.82 × 1,392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.94x = 4,039,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,565.90/2,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.83

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