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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.17, 2,902.36 and 1,158.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.17, 2,902.36 and 1,158.97 is: 1,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.17 : 2,902.36 = 1,158.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.17/2,902.36 = 1,158.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.17x = 2,902.36 × 1,158.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.17x = 3,363,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,738.02/2,103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.37

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