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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.12, 2,903.84 and 1,357.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.12, 2,903.84 and 1,357.52 is: 1,874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.12 : 2,903.84 = 1,357.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.12/2,903.84 = 1,357.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.12x = 2,903.84 × 1,357.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.12x = 3,941,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,999.57/2,103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.36

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