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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.05, 3,908.03 and 1,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.05, 3,908.03 and 1,145.23 is: 1,718.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.05 : 3,908.03 = 1,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.05/3,908.03 = 1,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.05x = 3,908.03 × 1,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.05x = 4,475,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,475,593.20/2,605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.05

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