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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.91, 2,903.56 and 1,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.91, 2,903.56 and 1,317.59 is: 1,817.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.91 : 2,903.56 = 1,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.91/2,903.56 = 1,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.91x = 2,903.56 × 1,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.91x = 3,825,687.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,687.10/2,104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.51

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