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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.86, 3,154.88 and 1,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.86, 3,154.88 and 1,272.10 is: 1,906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.86 : 3,154.88 = 1,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.86/3,154.88 = 1,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.86x = 3,154.88 × 1,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.86x = 4,013,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,322.85/2,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.69

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