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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.83, 2,901.91 and 1,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.83, 2,901.91 and 1,263.55 is: 1,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.83 : 2,901.91 = 1,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.83/2,901.91 = 1,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.83x = 2,901.91 × 1,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.83x = 3,666,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,703.52/2,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.70

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