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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.38, 2,903.91 and 1,160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.38, 2,903.91 and 1,160.01 is: 1,600.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.38 : 2,903.91 = 1,160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.38/2,903.91 = 1,160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.38x = 2,903.91 × 1,160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.38x = 3,368,564.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,368,564.64/2,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.74

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