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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.66, 2,905.62 and 1,161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.66, 2,905.62 and 1,161.29 is: 1,602.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.66 : 2,905.62 = 1,161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.66/2,905.62 = 1,161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.66x = 2,905.62 × 1,161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.66x = 3,374,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,267.45/2,105.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.47

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