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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.77, 2,905.37 and 1,360.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.77, 2,905.37 and 1,360.17 is: 1,876.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.77 : 2,905.37 = 1,360.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.77/2,905.37 = 1,360.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.77x = 2,905.37 × 1,360.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.77x = 3,951,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951,787.24/2,105.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.65

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