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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.58, 3,159.03 and 1,490.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.58, 3,159.03 and 1,490.49 is: 2,236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.58 : 3,159.03 = 1,490.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.58/3,159.03 = 1,490.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.58x = 3,159.03 × 1,490.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.58x = 4,708,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,708,502.62/2,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.20

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