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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.18, 2,903.76 and 1,159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.18, 2,903.76 and 1,159.94 is: 1,600.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.18 : 2,903.76 = 1,159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.18/2,903.76 = 1,159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.18x = 2,903.76 × 1,159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.18x = 3,368,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,187.37/2,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.72

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