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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.51, 2,901.96 and 1,218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.51, 2,901.96 and 1,218.99 is: 1,681.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.51 : 2,901.96 = 1,218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.51/2,901.96 = 1,218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.51x = 2,901.96 × 1,218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.51x = 3,537,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537,460.22/2,103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.69

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