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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.26, 2,903.90 and 1,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.26, 2,903.90 and 1,359.60 is: 1,876.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.26 : 2,903.90 = 1,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.26/2,903.90 = 1,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.26x = 2,903.90 × 1,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.26x = 3,948,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,948,135.64/2,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.26

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