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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.24, 3,152.49 and 1,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.24, 3,152.49 and 1,775.29 is: 2,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.24 : 3,152.49 = 1,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.24/3,152.49 = 1,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.24x = 3,152.49 × 1,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.24x = 5,596,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596,583.97/2,104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,659.67

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