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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.18, 2,901.62 and 1,263.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.18, 2,901.62 and 1,263.57 is: 1,743.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.18 : 2,901.62 = 1,263.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.18/2,901.62 = 1,263.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.18x = 2,901.62 × 1,263.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.18x = 3,666,393.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,393.67/2,103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.26

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