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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.67, 2,901.15 and 1,218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.67, 2,901.15 and 1,218.15 is: 1,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.67 : 2,901.15 = 1,218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.67/2,901.15 = 1,218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.67x = 2,901.15 × 1,218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.67x = 3,534,035.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,035.87/2,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.74

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