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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.12, 2,906.38 and 1,161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.12, 2,906.38 and 1,161.94 is: 1,603.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.12 : 2,906.38 = 1,161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.12/2,906.38 = 1,161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.12x = 2,906.38 × 1,161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.12x = 3,377,039.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,039.18/2,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.44

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