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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.82, 2,901.83 and 1,219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.82, 2,901.83 and 1,219.64 is: 1,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.82 : 2,901.83 = 1,219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.82/2,901.83 = 1,219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.82x = 2,901.83 × 1,219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.82x = 3,539,167.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,167.33/2,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.26

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