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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.81, 3,172.77 and 1,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.81, 3,172.77 and 1,836.27 is: 2,765.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.81 : 3,172.77 = 1,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.81/3,172.77 = 1,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.81x = 3,172.77 × 1,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.81x = 5,826,062.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,062.37/2,106.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.35

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