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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.30, 2,904.02 and 1,318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.30, 2,904.02 and 1,318.06 is: 1,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.30 : 2,904.02 = 1,318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.30/2,904.02 = 1,318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.30x = 2,904.02 × 1,318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.30x = 3,827,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,672.60/2,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.98

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