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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.54, 2,900.98 and 1,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.54, 2,900.98 and 1,355.60 is: 1,870.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.54 : 2,900.98 = 1,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.54/2,900.98 = 1,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.54x = 2,900.98 × 1,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.54x = 3,932,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,550.59/2,102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.39

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