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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.04, 2,904.56 and 1,320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.04, 2,904.56 and 1,320.16 is: 1,821.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.04 : 2,904.56 = 1,320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.04/2,904.56 = 1,320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.04x = 2,904.56 × 1,320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.04x = 3,834,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,483.93/2,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.57

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