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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.64, 2,905.72 and 1,221.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.64, 2,905.72 and 1,221.39 is: 1,685.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.64 : 2,905.72 = 1,221.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.64/2,905.72 = 1,221.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.64x = 2,905.72 × 1,221.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.64x = 3,549,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,017.35/2,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.48

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