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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.83, 2,904.80 and 1,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.83, 2,904.80 and 1,173.33 is: 1,619.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.83 : 2,904.80 = 1,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.83/2,904.80 = 1,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.83x = 2,904.80 × 1,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.83x = 3,408,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,283.12/2,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.27

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