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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.50, 2,905.61 and 1,174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.50, 2,905.61 and 1,174.02 is: 1,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.50 : 2,905.61 = 1,174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.50/2,905.61 = 1,174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.50x = 2,905.61 × 1,174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.50x = 3,411,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,244.25/2,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.16

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