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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.86, 2,904.62 and 1,319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.86, 2,904.62 and 1,319.34 is: 1,820.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.86 : 2,904.62 = 1,319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.86/2,904.62 = 1,319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.86x = 2,904.62 × 1,319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.86x = 3,832,181.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,181.35/2,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,820.63

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