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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.58, 2,905.92 and 1,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.58, 2,905.92 and 1,174.08 is: 1,620.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.58 : 2,905.92 = 1,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.58/2,905.92 = 1,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.58x = 2,905.92 × 1,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.58x = 3,411,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,782.55/2,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.35

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