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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.57, 2,904.83 and 1,506.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.57, 2,904.83 and 1,506.79 is: 2,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.57 : 2,904.83 = 1,506.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.57/2,904.83 = 1,506.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.57x = 2,904.83 × 1,506.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.57x = 4,376,968.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,968.80/2,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.74

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