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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.68, 2,903.92 and 1,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.68, 2,903.92 and 1,360.40 is: 1,875.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.68 : 2,903.92 = 1,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.68/2,903.92 = 1,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.68x = 2,903.92 × 1,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.68x = 3,950,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,492.77/2,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.22

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