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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.70, 3,159.90 and 1,228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.70, 3,159.90 and 1,228.10 is: 1,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.70 : 3,159.90 = 1,228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.70/3,159.90 = 1,228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.70x = 3,159.90 × 1,228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.70x = 3,880,657.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,657.39/2,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.81

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