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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.87, 2,906.15 and 1,266.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.87, 2,906.15 and 1,266.91 is: 1,748.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.87 : 2,906.15 = 1,266.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.87/2,906.15 = 1,266.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.87x = 2,906.15 × 1,266.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.87x = 3,681,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,816.90/2,105.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.36

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