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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.44, 2,904.31 and 1,160.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.44, 2,904.31 and 1,160.33 is: 1,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.44 : 2,904.31 = 1,160.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.44/2,904.31 = 1,160.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.44x = 2,904.31 × 1,160.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.44x = 3,369,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,938.42/2,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.34

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