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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.41, 2,902.71 and 1,171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.41, 2,902.71 and 1,171.91 is: 1,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.41 : 2,902.71 = 1,171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.41/2,902.71 = 1,171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.41x = 2,902.71 × 1,171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.41x = 3,401,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,694.50/2,103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.23

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