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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.75, 2,908.40 and 1,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.75, 2,908.40 and 1,321.59 is: 1,824.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.75 : 2,908.40 = 1,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.75/2,908.40 = 1,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.75x = 2,908.40 × 1,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.75x = 3,843,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,843,705.75/2,106.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.47

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