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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.06, 2,904.90 and 1,173.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.06, 2,904.90 and 1,173.50 is: 1,619.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.06 : 2,904.90 = 1,173.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.06/2,904.90 = 1,173.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.06x = 2,904.90 × 1,173.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.06x = 3,408,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,900.15/2,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.38

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