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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.88, 2,907.50 and 1,175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.88, 2,907.50 and 1,175.38 is: 1,622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.88 : 2,907.50 = 1,175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.88/2,907.50 = 1,175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.88x = 2,907.50 × 1,175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.88x = 3,417,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,421.68/2,106.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.03

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