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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.56, 3,155.73 and 1,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.56, 3,155.73 and 1,282.79 is: 1,921.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.56 : 3,155.73 = 1,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.56/3,155.73 = 1,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.56x = 3,155.73 × 1,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.56x = 4,048,138.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,138.89/2,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.68

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