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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.34, 2,903.55 and 1,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.34, 2,903.55 and 1,220.09 is: 1,683.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.34 : 2,903.55 = 1,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.34/2,903.55 = 1,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.34x = 2,903.55 × 1,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.34x = 3,542,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,592.32/2,104.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.47

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