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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.20, 2,906.82 and 2,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.20, 2,906.82 and 2,017.80 is: 2,787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.20 : 2,906.82 = 2,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.20/2,906.82 = 2,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.20x = 2,906.82 × 2,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.20x = 5,865,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,381.40/2,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.46

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