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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.30, 2,901.74 and 1,218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.30, 2,901.74 and 1,218.94 is: 1,681.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.30 : 2,901.74 = 1,218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.30/2,901.74 = 1,218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.30x = 2,901.74 × 1,218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.30x = 3,537,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,046.96/2,103.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.67

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