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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.40, 2,905.38 and 1,221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.40, 2,905.38 and 1,221.06 is: 1,685.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.40 : 2,905.38 = 1,221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.40/2,905.38 = 1,221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.40x = 2,905.38 × 1,221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.40x = 3,547,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,643.30/2,105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.02

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