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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.76, 2,903.44 and 1,265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.76, 2,903.44 and 1,265.04 is: 1,745.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.76 : 2,903.44 = 1,265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.76/2,903.44 = 1,265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.76x = 2,903.44 × 1,265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.76x = 3,672,967.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,967.74/2,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.08

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