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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.67, 2,904.08 and 1,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.67, 2,904.08 and 1,477.13 is: 2,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.67 : 2,904.08 = 1,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.67/2,904.08 = 1,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.67x = 2,904.08 × 1,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.67x = 4,289,681.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,681.78/2,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.17

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