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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.60, 2,900.04 and 1,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.60, 2,900.04 and 1,317.12 is: 1,815.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.60 : 2,900.04 = 1,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.60/2,900.04 = 1,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.60x = 2,900.04 × 1,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.60x = 3,819,700.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,700.68/2,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,815.79

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