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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.02, 2,902.98 and 1,264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.02, 2,902.98 and 1,264.44 is: 1,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.02 : 2,902.98 = 1,264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.02/2,902.98 = 1,264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.02x = 2,902.98 × 1,264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.02x = 3,670,644.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,644.03/2,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.59

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