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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.86, 3,155.85 and 1,129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.86, 3,155.85 and 1,129.98 is: 1,694.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.86 : 3,155.85 = 1,129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.86/3,155.85 = 1,129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.86x = 3,155.85 × 1,129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.86x = 3,566,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,047.38/2,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.20

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