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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.83, 3,151.33 and 1,115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.83, 3,151.33 and 1,115.42 is: 1,669.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.83 : 3,151.33 = 1,115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.83/3,151.33 = 1,115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.83x = 3,151.33 × 1,115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.83x = 3,515,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,515,037.96/2,104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.99

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