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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.91, 2,902.85 and 1,441.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.91, 2,902.85 and 1,441.61 is: 1,987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.91 : 2,902.85 = 1,441.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.91/2,902.85 = 1,441.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.91x = 2,902.85 × 1,441.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.91x = 4,184,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,772.16/2,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.16

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