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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.62, 2,904.56 and 1,160.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.62, 2,904.56 and 1,160.59 is: 1,601.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.62 : 2,904.56 = 1,160.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.62/2,904.56 = 1,160.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.62x = 2,904.56 × 1,160.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.62x = 3,371,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,003.29/2,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.72

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