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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.93, 2,903.40 and 1,159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.93, 2,903.40 and 1,159.62 is: 1,600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.93 : 2,903.40 = 1,159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.93/2,903.40 = 1,159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.93x = 2,903.40 × 1,159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.93x = 3,366,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,840.71/2,103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.26

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