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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.71, 2,901.03 and 1,730.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.71, 2,901.03 and 1,730.30 is: 2,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.71 : 2,901.03 = 1,730.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.71/2,901.03 = 1,730.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.71x = 2,901.03 × 1,730.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.71x = 5,019,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,652.21/2,103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.10

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