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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.38, 2,905.77 and 1,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.38, 2,905.77 and 1,266.54 is: 1,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.38 : 2,905.77 = 1,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.38/2,905.77 = 1,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.38x = 2,905.77 × 1,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.38x = 3,680,278.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,278.16/2,105.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.04

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