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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.41, 2,903.83 and 1,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.41, 2,903.83 and 1,220.09 is: 1,683.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.41 : 2,903.83 = 1,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.41/2,903.83 = 1,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.41x = 2,903.83 × 1,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.41x = 3,542,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,933.94/2,104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.58

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