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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.55, 2,905.63 and 1,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.55, 2,905.63 and 1,161.37 is: 1,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.55 : 2,905.63 = 1,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.55/2,905.63 = 1,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.55x = 2,905.63 × 1,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.55x = 3,374,511.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,511.51/2,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.67

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