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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.73, 3,153.61 and 1,280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.73, 3,153.61 and 1,280.51 is: 1,918.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.73 : 3,153.61 = 1,280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.73/3,153.61 = 1,280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.73x = 3,153.61 × 1,280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.73x = 4,038,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,229.14/2,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.64

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