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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.59, 2,904.44 and 1,265.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.59, 2,904.44 and 1,265.34 is: 1,746.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.59 : 2,904.44 = 1,265.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.59/2,904.44 = 1,265.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.59x = 2,904.44 × 1,265.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.59x = 3,675,097.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,097.78/2,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.23

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