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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.52, 2,902.88 and 1,219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.52, 2,902.88 and 1,219.40 is: 1,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.52 : 2,902.88 = 1,219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.52/2,902.88 = 1,219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.52x = 2,902.88 × 1,219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.52x = 3,539,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,771.87/2,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.78

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