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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.25, 2,906.60 and 1,162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.25, 2,906.60 and 1,162.05 is: 1,603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.25 : 2,906.60 = 1,162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.25/2,906.60 = 1,162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.25x = 2,906.60 × 1,162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.25x = 3,377,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,601.63/2,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.61

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