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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.91, 2,905.90 and 1,221.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.91, 2,905.90 and 1,221.59 is: 1,685.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.91 : 2,905.90 = 1,221.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.91/2,905.90 = 1,221.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.91x = 2,905.90 × 1,221.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.91x = 3,549,818.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,818.38/2,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.65

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