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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103, 3,152.04 and 1,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103, 3,152.04 and 1,237.92 is: 1,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103 : 3,152.04 = 1,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103/3,152.04 = 1,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103x = 3,152.04 × 1,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103x = 3,901,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,901,973.36/2,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.43

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