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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.47, 2,905.61 and 1,161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.47, 2,905.61 and 1,161.32 is: 1,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.47 : 2,905.61 = 1,161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.47/2,905.61 = 1,161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.47x = 2,905.61 × 1,161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.47x = 3,374,337.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,337.20/2,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.66

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