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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.53, 2,904.53 and 1,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.53, 2,904.53 and 1,220.15 is: 1,683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.53 : 2,904.53 = 1,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.53/2,904.53 = 1,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.53x = 2,904.53 × 1,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.53x = 3,543,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,941.66/2,104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.96

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