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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.72, 3,157.68 and 1,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.72, 3,157.68 and 1,065.08 is: 1,597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.72 : 3,157.68 = 1,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.72/3,157.68 = 1,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.72x = 3,157.68 × 1,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.72x = 3,363,181.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,181.81/2,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.16

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