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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.71, 2,902.94 and 1,219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.71, 2,902.94 and 1,219.56 is: 1,682.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.71 : 2,902.94 = 1,219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.71/2,902.94 = 1,219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.71x = 2,902.94 × 1,219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.71x = 3,540,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,325.73/2,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.90

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