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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.73, 2,901.57 and 1,394.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.73, 2,901.57 and 1,394.32 is: 1,923.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.73 : 2,901.57 = 1,394.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.73/2,901.57 = 1,394.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.73x = 2,901.57 × 1,394.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.73x = 4,045,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045,717.08/2,103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.12

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