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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.04, 2,905.23 and 1,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.04, 2,905.23 and 1,221.12 is: 1,685.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.04 : 2,905.23 = 1,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.04/2,905.23 = 1,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.04x = 2,905.23 × 1,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.04x = 3,547,634.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,634.46/2,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.31

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