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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.02, 2,906.32 and 1,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.02, 2,906.32 and 1,161.83 is: 1,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.02 : 2,906.32 = 1,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.02/2,906.32 = 1,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.02x = 2,906.32 × 1,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.02x = 3,376,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,651.22/2,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.34

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