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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.10, 2,902.32 and 1,357.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.10, 2,902.32 and 1,357.74 is: 1,871.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.10 : 2,902.32 = 1,357.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.10/2,902.32 = 1,357.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.10x = 2,902.32 × 1,357.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.10x = 3,940,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,595.96/2,105.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.93

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