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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.87, 3,158.82 and 1,245.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.87, 3,158.82 and 1,245.65 is: 1,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.87 : 3,158.82 = 1,245.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.87/3,158.82 = 1,245.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.87x = 3,158.82 × 1,245.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.87x = 3,934,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,934,768.34/2,105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.48

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