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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.40, 2,899.32 and 1,853.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.40, 2,899.32 and 1,853.12 is: 2,554.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.40 : 2,899.32 = 1,853.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.40/2,899.32 = 1,853.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.40x = 2,899.32 × 1,853.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.40x = 5,372,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372,787.88/2,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,554.33

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