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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.19, 2,903.73 and 1,160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.19, 2,903.73 and 1,160.06 is: 1,600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.19 : 2,903.73 = 1,160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.19/2,903.73 = 1,160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.19x = 2,903.73 × 1,160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.19x = 3,368,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,501.02/2,104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.86

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