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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.05, 2,905.77 and 1,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.05, 2,905.77 and 1,582.60 is: 2,184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.05 : 2,905.77 = 1,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.05/2,905.77 = 1,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.05x = 2,905.77 × 1,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.05x = 4,598,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,671.60/2,105.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,184.59

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