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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.04, 2,901.79 and 1,217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.04, 2,901.79 and 1,217.67 is: 1,680.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.04 : 2,901.79 = 1,217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.04/2,901.79 = 1,217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.04x = 2,901.79 × 1,217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.04x = 3,533,413.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,413.27/2,102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.94

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