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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.62, 2,903.04 and 1,159.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.62, 2,903.04 and 1,159.46 is: 1,600.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.62 : 2,903.04 = 1,159.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.62/2,903.04 = 1,159.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.62x = 2,903.04 × 1,159.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.62x = 3,365,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,958.76/2,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.08

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