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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.59, 2,904.15 and 1,220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.59, 2,904.15 and 1,220.45 is: 1,684.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.59 : 2,904.15 = 1,220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.59/2,904.15 = 1,220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.59x = 2,904.15 × 1,220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.59x = 3,544,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,355.35/2,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.11

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