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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.20, 2,900.24 and 2,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.20, 2,900.24 and 2,055.52 is: 2,834.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.20 : 2,900.24 = 2,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.20/2,900.24 = 2,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.20x = 2,900.24 × 2,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.20x = 5,961,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,961,501.32/2,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.49

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