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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.13, 2,905.41 and 1,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.13, 2,905.41 and 1,655.98 is: 2,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.13 : 2,905.41 = 1,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.13/2,905.41 = 1,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.13x = 2,905.41 × 1,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.13x = 4,811,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,811,300.85/2,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.51

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