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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.72, 3,159.38 and 1,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.72, 3,159.38 and 1,864.32 is: 2,797.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.72 : 3,159.38 = 1,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.72/3,159.38 = 1,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.72x = 3,159.38 × 1,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.72x = 5,890,095.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,095.32/2,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.19

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