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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.50, 2,907.41 and 1,398.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.50, 2,907.41 and 1,398.38 is: 1,930.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.50 : 2,907.41 = 1,398.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.50/2,907.41 = 1,398.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.50x = 2,907.41 × 1,398.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.50x = 4,065,642.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,642.47/2,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.05

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