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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.60, 2,902.80 and 1,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.60, 2,902.80 and 1,319.12 is: 1,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.60 : 2,902.80 = 1,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.60/2,902.80 = 1,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.60x = 2,902.80 × 1,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.60x = 3,829,141.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,141.54/2,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.55

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