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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.40, 2,903.64 and 1,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.40, 2,903.64 and 1,607.60 is: 2,218.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.40 : 2,903.64 = 1,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.40/2,903.64 = 1,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.40x = 2,903.64 × 1,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.40x = 4,667,891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,891.66/2,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.16

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