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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.58, 2,904.09 and 1,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.58, 2,904.09 and 1,220.27 is: 1,683.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.58 : 2,904.09 = 1,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.58/2,904.09 = 1,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.58x = 2,904.09 × 1,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.58x = 3,543,754.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,754.81/2,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.83

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