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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.43, 2,906.04 and 1,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.43, 2,906.04 and 1,266.18 is: 1,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.43 : 2,906.04 = 1,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.43/2,906.04 = 1,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.43x = 2,906.04 × 1,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.43x = 3,679,569.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,569.73/2,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.66

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