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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.22, 2,901.23 and 1,315.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.22, 2,901.23 and 1,315.90 is: 1,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.22 : 2,901.23 = 1,315.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.22/2,901.23 = 1,315.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.22x = 2,901.23 × 1,315.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.22x = 3,817,717.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,817,717.34/2,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.18

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