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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.27, 3,155.90 and 1,282.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.27, 3,155.90 and 1,282.05 is: 1,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.27 : 3,155.90 = 1,282.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.27/3,155.90 = 1,282.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.27x = 3,155.90 × 1,282.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.27x = 4,046,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,015.18/2,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.94

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