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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.86, 2,907.38 and 1,321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.86, 2,907.38 and 1,321.34 is: 1,823.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.86 : 2,907.38 = 1,321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.86/2,907.38 = 1,321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.86x = 2,907.38 × 1,321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.86x = 3,841,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,637.49/2,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,823.39

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