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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.91, 2,903.29 and 1,219.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.91, 2,903.29 and 1,219.99 is: 1,683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.91 : 2,903.29 = 1,219.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.91/2,903.29 = 1,219.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.91x = 2,903.29 × 1,219.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.91x = 3,541,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,984.77/2,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.52

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