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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.44, 2,904.29 and 1,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.44, 2,904.29 and 1,265.55 is: 1,746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.44 : 2,904.29 = 1,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.44/2,904.29 = 1,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.44x = 2,904.29 × 1,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.44x = 3,675,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,524.21/2,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.56

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