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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.81, 2,903.31 and 1,220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.81, 2,903.31 and 1,220.29 is: 1,683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.81 : 2,903.31 = 1,220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.81/2,903.31 = 1,220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.81x = 2,903.31 × 1,220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.81x = 3,542,872.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,872.90/2,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.23

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