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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.72, 2,904.77 and 1,265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.72, 2,904.77 and 1,265.86 is: 1,747.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.72 : 2,904.77 = 1,265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.72/2,904.77 = 1,265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.72x = 2,904.77 × 1,265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.72x = 3,677,032.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,032.15/2,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.05

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