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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.64, 2,902.50 and 1,687.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.64, 2,902.50 and 1,687.68 is: 2,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.64 : 2,902.50 = 1,687.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.64/2,902.50 = 1,687.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.64x = 2,902.50 × 1,687.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.64x = 4,898,491.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,898,491.20/2,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,326.37

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