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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.52, 2,901.52 and 1,171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.52, 2,901.52 and 1,171.02 is: 1,616.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.52 : 2,901.52 = 1,171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.52/2,901.52 = 1,171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.52x = 2,901.52 × 1,171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.52x = 3,397,737.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,397,737.95/2,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.03

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