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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.32, 3,155.91 and 1,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.32, 3,155.91 and 1,282.44 is: 1,923.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.32 : 3,155.91 = 1,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.32/3,155.91 = 1,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.32x = 3,155.91 × 1,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.32x = 4,047,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,265.22/2,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,923.31

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