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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.92, 2,905.92 and 1,221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.92, 2,905.92 and 1,221.76 is: 1,685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.92 : 2,905.92 = 1,221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.92/2,905.92 = 1,221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.92x = 2,905.92 × 1,221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.92x = 3,550,336.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,336.82/2,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.88

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