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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.29, 2,905.47 and 1,221.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.29, 2,905.47 and 1,221.40 is: 1,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.29 : 2,905.47 = 1,221.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.29/2,905.47 = 1,221.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.29x = 2,905.47 × 1,221.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.29x = 3,548,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,741.06/2,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.63

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