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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.09, 2,906.51 and 1,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.09, 2,906.51 and 1,174.41 is: 1,620.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.09 : 2,906.51 = 1,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.09/2,906.51 = 1,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.09x = 2,906.51 × 1,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.09x = 3,413,428.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,428.54/2,106.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.74

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