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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.26, 2,902.46 and 1,306.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.26, 2,902.46 and 1,306.42 is: 1,803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.26 : 2,902.46 = 1,306.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.26/2,902.46 = 1,306.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.26x = 2,902.46 × 1,306.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.26x = 3,791,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,791,831.79/2,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.69

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