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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.34, 2,905.86 and 1,267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.34, 2,905.86 and 1,267.05 is: 1,747.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.34 : 2,905.86 = 1,267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.34/2,905.86 = 1,267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.34x = 2,905.86 × 1,267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.34x = 3,681,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681,869.91/2,106.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.99

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