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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.43, 2,905.49 and 1,161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.43, 2,905.49 and 1,161.27 is: 1,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.43 : 2,905.49 = 1,161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.43/2,905.49 = 1,161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.43x = 2,905.49 × 1,161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.43x = 3,374,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,052.57/2,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.55

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