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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.11, 2,906.52 and 1,162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.11, 2,906.52 and 1,162.01 is: 1,603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.11 : 2,906.52 = 1,162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.11/2,906.52 = 1,162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.11x = 2,906.52 × 1,162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.11x = 3,377,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,397.31/2,106.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.62

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