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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.12, 2,905.04 and 1,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.12, 2,905.04 and 1,160.98 is: 1,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.12 : 2,905.04 = 1,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.12/2,905.04 = 1,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.12x = 2,905.04 × 1,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.12x = 3,372,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,693.34/2,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.14

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