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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.60, 2,895.48 and 1,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.60, 2,895.48 and 1,481.52 is: 2,039.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.60 : 2,895.48 = 1,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.60/2,895.48 = 1,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.60x = 2,895.48 × 1,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.60x = 4,289,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,711.53/2,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.22

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