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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.41, 2,902.59 and 1,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.41, 2,902.59 and 1,219.50 is: 1,682.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.41 : 2,902.59 = 1,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.41/2,902.59 = 1,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.41x = 2,902.59 × 1,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.41x = 3,539,708.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,708.51/2,103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.84

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