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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.24, 2,905.12 and 1,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.24, 2,905.12 and 1,221 is: 1,684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.24 : 2,905.12 = 1,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.24/2,905.12 = 1,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.24x = 2,905.12 × 1,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.24x = 3,547,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,151.52/2,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.92

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