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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.27, 3,170.40 and 1,789.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.27, 3,170.40 and 1,789.17 is: 2,693.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.27 : 3,170.40 = 1,789.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.27/3,170.40 = 1,789.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.27x = 3,170.40 × 1,789.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.27x = 5,672,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,384.57/2,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.09

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