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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.58, 2,907.50 and 1,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.58, 2,907.50 and 1,793.09 is: 2,477.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.58 : 2,907.50 = 1,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.58/2,907.50 = 1,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.58x = 2,907.50 × 1,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.58x = 5,213,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,391.12/2,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.16

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