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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.98, 2,903.45 and 1,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.98, 2,903.45 and 1,220.06 is: 1,683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.98 : 2,903.45 = 1,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.98/2,903.45 = 1,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.98x = 2,903.45 × 1,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.98x = 3,542,384.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,384.37/2,103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.66

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