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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.46, 2,905.56 and 1,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.46, 2,905.56 and 1,173.96 is: 1,620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.46 : 2,905.56 = 1,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.46/2,905.56 = 1,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.46x = 2,905.56 × 1,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.46x = 3,411,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,011.22/2,105.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.08

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