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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.99, 2,905.02 and 1,160.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.99, 2,905.02 and 1,160.78 is: 1,601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.99 : 2,905.02 = 1,160.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.99/2,905.02 = 1,160.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.99x = 2,905.02 × 1,160.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.99x = 3,372,097.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,097.88/2,104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.95

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