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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.03, 2,902.98 and 1,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.03, 2,902.98 and 1,357.72 is: 1,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.03 : 2,902.98 = 1,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.03/2,902.98 = 1,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.03x = 2,902.98 × 1,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.03x = 3,941,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,434.01/2,104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.28

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