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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.30, 2,901.46 and 1,206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.30, 2,901.46 and 1,206.40 is: 1,665.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.30 : 2,901.46 = 1,206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.30/2,901.46 = 1,206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.30x = 2,901.46 × 1,206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.30x = 3,500,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,500,321.34/2,102.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.00

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