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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.08, 2,901.48 and 1,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.08, 2,901.48 and 1,218.56 is: 1,681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.08 : 2,901.48 = 1,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.08/2,901.48 = 1,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.08x = 2,901.48 × 1,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.08x = 3,535,627.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,627.47/2,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.17

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