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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.72, 3,158.30 and 1,374.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.72, 3,158.30 and 1,374.28 is: 2,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.72 : 3,158.30 = 1,374.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.72/3,158.30 = 1,374.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.72x = 3,158.30 × 1,374.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.72x = 4,340,388.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,388.52/2,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.22

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