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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.55, 2,904.15 and 1,220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.55, 2,904.15 and 1,220.64 is: 1,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.55 : 2,904.15 = 1,220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.55/2,904.15 = 1,220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.55x = 2,904.15 × 1,220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.55x = 3,544,915.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,915.34/2,104.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.41

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