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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.89, 2,905.99 and 1,161.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.89, 2,905.99 and 1,161.62 is: 1,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.89 : 2,905.99 = 1,161.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.89/2,905.99 = 1,161.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.89x = 2,905.99 × 1,161.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.89x = 3,375,650.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,650.30/2,105.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.96

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