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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.85, 3,158.77 and 1,130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.85, 3,158.77 and 1,130.61 is: 1,695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.85 : 3,158.77 = 1,130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.85/3,158.77 = 1,130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.85x = 3,158.77 × 1,130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.85x = 3,571,336.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,336.95/2,105.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.91

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