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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.50, 2,897.25 and 1,844.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.50, 2,897.25 and 1,844.06 is: 2,536.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.50 : 2,897.25 = 1,844.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.50/2,897.25 = 1,844.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.50x = 2,897.25 × 1,844.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.50x = 5,342,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342,702.84/2,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,536.29

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