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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.48, 2,902.20 and 1,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.48, 2,902.20 and 1,357.15 is: 1,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.48 : 2,902.20 = 1,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.48/2,902.20 = 1,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.48x = 2,902.20 × 1,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.48x = 3,938,720.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,720.73/2,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.48

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