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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.41, 2,905.35 and 1,221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.41, 2,905.35 and 1,221.50 is: 1,685.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.41 : 2,905.35 = 1,221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.41/2,905.35 = 1,221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.41x = 2,905.35 × 1,221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.41x = 3,548,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,885.03/2,105.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.60

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