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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.73, 2,905.90 and 1,221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.73, 2,905.90 and 1,221.57 is: 1,685.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.73 : 2,905.90 = 1,221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.73/2,905.90 = 1,221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.73x = 2,905.90 × 1,221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.73x = 3,549,757.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,757.21/2,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.76

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