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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.79, 2,905.71 and 1,221.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.79, 2,905.71 and 1,221.47 is: 1,685.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.79 : 2,905.71 = 1,221.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.79/2,905.71 = 1,221.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.79x = 2,905.71 × 1,221.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.79x = 3,549,223.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,223.07/2,105.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.46

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