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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.52, 2,905.48 and 1,174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.52, 2,905.48 and 1,174 is: 1,620.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.52 : 2,905.48 = 1,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.52/2,905.48 = 1,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.52x = 2,905.48 × 1,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.52x = 3,411,033.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,033.52/2,105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.04

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