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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103, 2,902.14 and 1,171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103, 2,902.14 and 1,171.50 is: 1,616.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103 : 2,902.14 = 1,171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103/2,902.14 = 1,171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103x = 2,902.14 × 1,171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103x = 3,399,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,857.01/2,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.67

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