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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.46, 2,903.94 and 1,220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.46, 2,903.94 and 1,220.55 is: 1,684.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.46 : 2,903.94 = 1,220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.46/2,903.94 = 1,220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.46x = 2,903.94 × 1,220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.46x = 3,544,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,403.97/2,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.24

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