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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.71, 2,902.47 and 1,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.71, 2,902.47 and 1,207.44 is: 1,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.71 : 2,902.47 = 1,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.71/2,902.47 = 1,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.71x = 2,902.47 × 1,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.71x = 3,504,553.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,553.85/2,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.90

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