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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.53, 2,903.27 and 1,358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.53, 2,903.27 and 1,358.25 is: 1,873.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.53 : 2,903.27 = 1,358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.53/2,903.27 = 1,358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.53x = 2,903.27 × 1,358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.53x = 3,943,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,359.69/2,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.75

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