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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.87, 3,154.69 and 1,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.87, 3,154.69 and 1,117.24 is: 1,675.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.87 : 3,154.69 = 1,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.87/3,154.69 = 1,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.87x = 3,154.69 × 1,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.87x = 3,524,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,530.08/2,103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.26

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