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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.39, 2,902.47 and 1,219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.39, 2,902.47 and 1,219.48 is: 1,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.39 : 2,902.47 = 1,219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.39/2,902.47 = 1,219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.39x = 2,902.47 × 1,219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.39x = 3,539,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,504.12/2,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.76

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