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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.46, 2,904.50 and 1,220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.46, 2,904.50 and 1,220.09 is: 1,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.46 : 2,904.50 = 1,220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.46/2,904.50 = 1,220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.46x = 2,904.50 × 1,220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.46x = 3,543,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,745.30/2,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.92

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