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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.44, 2,905.52 and 1,221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.44, 2,905.52 and 1,221.78 is: 1,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.44 : 2,905.52 = 1,221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.44/2,905.52 = 1,221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.44x = 2,905.52 × 1,221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.44x = 3,549,906.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,906.23/2,105.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.06

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