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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.01, 3,154.03 and 1,280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.01, 3,154.03 and 1,280.79 is: 1,919.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.01 : 3,154.03 = 1,280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.01/3,154.03 = 1,280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.01x = 3,154.03 × 1,280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.01x = 4,039,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,650.08/2,105.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,919.06

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