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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.30, 3,154.83 and 1,063.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.30, 3,154.83 and 1,063.45 is: 1,594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.30 : 3,154.83 = 1,063.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.30/3,154.83 = 1,063.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.30x = 3,154.83 × 1,063.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.30x = 3,355,003.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,003.96/2,104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.36

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