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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.94, 3,157.83 and 1,228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.94, 3,157.83 and 1,228.72 is: 1,842.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.94 : 3,157.83 = 1,228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.94/3,157.83 = 1,228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.94x = 3,157.83 × 1,228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.94x = 3,880,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880,088.88/2,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.45

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