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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.09, 2,904.46 and 1,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.09, 2,904.46 and 1,358.78 is: 1,874.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.09 : 2,904.46 = 1,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.09/2,904.46 = 1,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.09x = 2,904.46 × 1,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.09x = 3,946,504.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,504.24/2,105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.74

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