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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.93, 3,159.39 and 1,490.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.93, 3,159.39 and 1,490.83 is: 2,236.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.93 : 3,159.39 = 1,490.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.93/3,159.39 = 1,490.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.93x = 3,159.39 × 1,490.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.93x = 4,710,113.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,113.39/2,105.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.60

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