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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.29, 2,902.53 and 1,171.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.29, 2,902.53 and 1,171.79 is: 1,617.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.29 : 2,902.53 = 1,171.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.29/2,902.53 = 1,171.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.29x = 2,902.53 × 1,171.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.29x = 3,401,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,141.12/2,103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.06

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