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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.47, 3,155.59 and 1,282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.47, 3,155.59 and 1,282.70 is: 1,921.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.47 : 3,155.59 = 1,282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.47/3,155.59 = 1,282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.47x = 3,155.59 × 1,282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.47x = 4,047,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,675.29/2,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.54

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