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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.16, 3,153.70 and 1,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.16, 3,153.70 and 1,225.96 is: 1,838.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.16 : 3,153.70 = 1,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.16/3,153.70 = 1,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.16x = 3,153.70 × 1,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.16x = 3,866,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866,310.05/2,103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.33

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