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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,585.89, 3,879.66 and 1,105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,585.89, 3,879.66 and 1,105.04 is: 1,657.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,585.89 : 3,879.66 = 1,105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,585.89/3,879.66 = 1,105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,585.89x = 3,879.66 × 1,105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,585.89x = 4,287,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287,193.33/2,585.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.92

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