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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.81, 2,905.20 and 1,359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.81, 2,905.20 and 1,359.06 is: 1,876.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.81 : 2,905.20 = 1,359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.81/2,905.20 = 1,359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.81x = 2,905.20 × 1,359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.81x = 3,948,341.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,341.11/2,103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.76

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