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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.54, 2,904.56 and 1,979.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.54, 2,904.56 and 1,979.46 is: 2,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.54 : 2,904.56 = 1,979.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.54/2,904.56 = 1,979.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.54x = 2,904.56 × 1,979.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.54x = 5,749,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,460.34/2,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,729.34

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