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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.88, 3,165.75 and 1,759.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.88, 3,165.75 and 1,759.89 is: 2,645.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.88 : 3,165.75 = 1,759.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.88/3,165.75 = 1,759.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.88x = 3,165.75 × 1,759.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.88x = 5,571,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571,383.64/2,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.64

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