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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.69, 2,907.26 and 1,162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.69, 2,907.26 and 1,162.52 is: 1,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.69 : 2,907.26 = 1,162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.69/2,907.26 = 1,162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.69x = 2,907.26 × 1,162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.69x = 3,379,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,747.90/2,106.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.29

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