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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.48, 2,904.20 and 1,160.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.48, 2,904.20 and 1,160.30 is: 1,601.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.48 : 2,904.20 = 1,160.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.48/2,904.20 = 1,160.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.48x = 2,904.20 × 1,160.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.48x = 3,369,752.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,752.70/2,104.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.23

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