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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.57, 3,158.49 and 1,180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.57, 3,158.49 and 1,180.43 is: 1,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.57 : 3,158.49 = 1,180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.57/3,158.49 = 1,180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.57x = 3,158.49 × 1,180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.57x = 3,728,360.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,360.56/2,105.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.72

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