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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.52, 3,153.04 and 1,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.52, 3,153.04 and 1,282.40 is: 1,921.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.52 : 3,153.04 = 1,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.52/3,153.04 = 1,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.52x = 3,153.04 × 1,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.52x = 4,043,458.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,458.50/2,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.32

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