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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.76, 2,905.60 and 1,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.76, 2,905.60 and 1,174.32 is: 1,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.76 : 2,905.60 = 1,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.76/2,905.60 = 1,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.76x = 2,905.60 × 1,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.76x = 3,412,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,104.19/2,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.37

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