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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.21, 2,903.84 and 1,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.21, 2,903.84 and 1,220.28 is: 1,684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.21 : 2,903.84 = 1,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.21/2,903.84 = 1,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.21x = 2,903.84 × 1,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.21x = 3,543,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,497.88/2,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.00

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