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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.90, 2,905.80 and 1,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.90, 2,905.80 and 1,221.53 is: 1,685.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.90 : 2,905.80 = 1,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.90/2,905.80 = 1,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.90x = 2,905.80 × 1,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.90x = 3,549,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,507.35/2,105.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.51

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