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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.33, 2,902.73 and 1,171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.33, 2,902.73 and 1,171.83 is: 1,617.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.33 : 2,902.73 = 1,171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.33/2,902.73 = 1,171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.33x = 2,902.73 × 1,171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.33x = 3,401,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,500.24/2,103.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.20

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