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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.52, 2,904.12 and 1,442.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.52, 2,904.12 and 1,442.40 is: 1,989.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.52 : 2,904.12 = 1,442.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.52/2,904.12 = 1,442.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.52x = 2,904.12 × 1,442.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.52x = 4,188,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,902.69/2,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.49

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