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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.09, 2,906.27 and 1,871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.09, 2,906.27 and 1,871.56 is: 2,583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.09 : 2,906.27 = 1,871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.09/2,906.27 = 1,871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.09x = 2,906.27 × 1,871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.09x = 5,439,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,273.41/2,105.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,583.87

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