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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.67, 2,905.45 and 1,581.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.67, 2,905.45 and 1,581.79 is: 2,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.67 : 2,905.45 = 1,581.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.67/2,905.45 = 1,581.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.67x = 2,905.45 × 1,581.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.67x = 4,595,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,811.76/2,106.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.55

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