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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.06, 3,865.75 and 2,101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.06, 3,865.75 and 2,101.22 is: 2,899.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.06 : 3,865.75 = 2,101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.06/3,865.75 = 2,101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.06x = 3,865.75 × 2,101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.06x = 8,122,766.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,766.63/2,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.90

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