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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.45, 2,904.89 and 1,221.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.45, 2,904.89 and 1,221.23 is: 1,684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.45 : 2,904.89 = 1,221.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.45/2,904.89 = 1,221.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.45x = 2,904.89 × 1,221.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.45x = 3,547,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,518.18/2,105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.93

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