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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.55, 2,903.12 and 1,264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.55, 2,903.12 and 1,264.53 is: 1,745.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.55 : 2,903.12 = 1,264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.55/2,903.12 = 1,264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.55x = 2,903.12 × 1,264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.55x = 3,671,061.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,061.50/2,103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.17

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