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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.67, 2,906.25 and 1,221.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.67, 2,906.25 and 1,221.42 is: 1,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.67 : 2,906.25 = 1,221.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.67/2,906.25 = 1,221.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.67x = 2,906.25 × 1,221.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.67x = 3,549,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,751.88/2,105.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.81

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