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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.71, 2,809.29 and 1,104.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.71, 2,809.29 and 1,104.21 is: 1,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.71 : 2,809.29 = 1,104.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.71/2,809.29 = 1,104.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.71x = 2,809.29 × 1,104.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.71x = 3,102,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,046.11/2,035.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.82

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