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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.04, 3,156.10 and 1,185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.04, 3,156.10 and 1,185.50 is: 1,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.04 : 3,156.10 = 1,185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.04/3,156.10 = 1,185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.04x = 3,156.10 × 1,185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.04x = 3,741,561.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,561.48/2,104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.27

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