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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.67, 2,901.72 and 1,171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.67, 2,901.72 and 1,171.17 is: 1,616.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.67 : 2,901.72 = 1,171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.67/2,901.72 = 1,171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.67x = 2,901.72 × 1,171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.67x = 3,398,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,407.41/2,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.23

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