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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.62, 2,905.94 and 1,161.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.62, 2,905.94 and 1,161.59 is: 1,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.62 : 2,905.94 = 1,161.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.62/2,905.94 = 1,161.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.62x = 2,905.94 × 1,161.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.62x = 3,375,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,510.84/2,105.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.10

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