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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.59, 2,905.86 and 1,221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.59, 2,905.86 and 1,221.49 is: 1,685.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.59 : 2,905.86 = 1,221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.59/2,905.86 = 1,221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.59x = 2,905.86 × 1,221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.59x = 3,549,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,478.93/2,105.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.74

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