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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.69, 2,901.59 and 1,171.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.69, 2,901.59 and 1,171.19 is: 1,616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.69 : 2,901.59 = 1,171.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.69/2,901.59 = 1,171.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.69x = 2,901.59 × 1,171.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.69x = 3,398,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,398,318.98/2,102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.17

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