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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.74, 2,905.22 and 1,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.74, 2,905.22 and 1,360.20 is: 1,876.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.74 : 2,905.22 = 1,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.74/2,905.22 = 1,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.74x = 2,905.22 × 1,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.74x = 3,951,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,680.24/2,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.62

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