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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.10, 3,189.96 and 1,903.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.10, 3,189.96 and 1,903.08 is: 2,851.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.10 : 3,189.96 = 1,903.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.10/3,189.96 = 1,903.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.10x = 3,189.96 × 1,903.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.10x = 6,070,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,749.08/2,129.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.32

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