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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.98, 2,901.96 and 1,158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.98, 2,901.96 and 1,158.64 is: 1,598.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.98 : 2,901.96 = 1,158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.98/2,901.96 = 1,158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.98x = 2,901.96 × 1,158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.98x = 3,362,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362,326.93/2,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.84

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