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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.89, 2,905.83 and 1,266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.89, 2,905.83 and 1,266.42 is: 1,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.89 : 2,905.83 = 1,266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.89/2,905.83 = 1,266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.89x = 2,905.83 × 1,266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.89x = 3,679,994.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,994.90/2,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.48

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