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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.68, 3,150.54 and 1,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.68, 3,150.54 and 1,689.96 is: 2,529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.68 : 3,150.54 = 1,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.68/3,150.54 = 1,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.68x = 3,150.54 × 1,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.68x = 5,324,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324,286.58/2,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,529.74

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