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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.03, 3,158.45 and 1,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.03, 3,158.45 and 1,129.99 is: 1,695.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.03 : 3,158.45 = 1,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.03/3,158.45 = 1,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.03x = 3,158.45 × 1,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.03x = 3,569,001.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,001.12/2,105.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.47

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