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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.45, 2,901.24 and 1,826.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.45, 2,901.24 and 1,826.69 is: 2,515.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.45 : 2,901.24 = 1,826.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.45/2,901.24 = 1,826.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.45x = 2,901.24 × 1,826.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.45x = 5,299,651.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299,651.59/2,106.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,515.92

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