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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.22, 2,903.82 and 1,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.22, 2,903.82 and 1,160.04 is: 1,600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.22 : 2,903.82 = 1,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.22/2,903.82 = 1,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.22x = 2,903.82 × 1,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.22x = 3,368,547.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,547.35/2,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.86

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