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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.54, 2,904 and 1,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.54, 2,904 and 1,265.12 is: 1,745.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.54 : 2,904 = 1,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.54/2,904 = 1,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.54x = 2,904 × 1,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.54x = 3,673,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,908.48/2,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.71

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