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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.27, 2,905.36 and 1,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.27, 2,905.36 and 1,220.88 is: 1,684.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.27 : 2,905.36 = 1,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.27/2,905.36 = 1,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.27x = 2,905.36 × 1,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.27x = 3,547,092.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,092.86/2,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.87

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