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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.26, 2,901.60 and 1,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.26, 2,901.60 and 1,432.50 is: 1,975.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.26 : 2,901.60 = 1,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.26/2,901.60 = 1,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.26x = 2,901.60 × 1,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.26x = 4,156,542
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,156,542/2,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.30

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