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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.19, 2,901.09 and 1,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.19, 2,901.09 and 1,157.93 is: 1,597.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.19 : 2,901.09 = 1,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.19/2,901.09 = 1,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.19x = 2,901.09 × 1,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.19x = 3,359,259.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,259.14/2,102.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.98

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