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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.92, 2,904.75 and 1,173.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.92, 2,904.75 and 1,173.42 is: 1,619.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.92 : 2,904.75 = 1,173.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.92/2,904.75 = 1,173.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.92x = 2,904.75 × 1,173.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.92x = 3,408,491.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,491.75/2,104.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.30

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