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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.37, 2,902.57 and 1,159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.37, 2,902.57 and 1,159.11 is: 1,599.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.37 : 2,902.57 = 1,159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.37/2,902.57 = 1,159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.37x = 2,902.57 × 1,159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.37x = 3,364,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,395.01/2,103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.53

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