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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.64, 2,901.50 and 1,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.64, 2,901.50 and 1,263.38 is: 1,743.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.64 : 2,901.50 = 1,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.64/2,901.50 = 1,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.64x = 2,901.50 × 1,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.64x = 3,665,680.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,680.98/2,102.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.37

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