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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.75, 2,903.19 and 1,172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.75, 2,903.19 and 1,172.25 is: 1,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.75 : 2,903.19 = 1,172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.75/2,903.19 = 1,172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.75x = 2,903.19 × 1,172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.75x = 3,403,264.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,264.48/2,103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.71

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