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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.56, 2,908.40 and 1,885.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.56, 2,908.40 and 1,885.12 is: 2,602.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.56 : 2,908.40 = 1,885.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.56/2,908.40 = 1,885.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.56x = 2,908.40 × 1,885.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.56x = 5,482,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482,666.31/2,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,602.66

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