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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.69, 2,904.50 and 1,442.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.69, 2,904.50 and 1,442.39 is: 1,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.69 : 2,904.50 = 1,442.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.69/2,904.50 = 1,442.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.69x = 2,904.50 × 1,442.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.69x = 4,189,400.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,400.02/2,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.62

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