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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.01, 2,904.89 and 1,173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.01, 2,904.89 and 1,173.51 is: 1,619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.01 : 2,904.89 = 1,173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.01/2,904.89 = 1,173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.01x = 2,904.89 × 1,173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.01x = 3,408,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,911.60/2,105.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.43

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