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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.73, 3,155.11 and 1,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.73, 3,155.11 and 1,281.51 is: 1,920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.73 : 3,155.11 = 1,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.73/3,155.11 = 1,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.73x = 3,155.11 × 1,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.73x = 4,043,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043,305.02/2,105.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.14

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