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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.74, 2,905.03 and 1,545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.74, 2,905.03 and 1,545.24 is: 2,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.74 : 2,905.03 = 1,545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.74/2,905.03 = 1,545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.74x = 2,905.03 × 1,545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.74x = 4,488,981.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,981.38/2,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.78

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