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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.38, 2,897.78 and 1,771.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.38, 2,897.78 and 1,771.47 is: 2,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.38 : 2,897.78 = 1,771.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.38/2,897.78 = 1,771.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.38x = 2,897.78 × 1,771.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.38x = 5,133,321.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,321.48/2,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.35

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