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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.60, 3,152.10 and 1,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.60, 3,152.10 and 1,240.60 is: 1,858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.60 : 3,152.10 = 1,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.60/3,152.10 = 1,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.60x = 3,152.10 × 1,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.60x = 3,910,495.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910,495.26/2,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.07

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