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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.90, 2,907.50 and 1,162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.90, 2,907.50 and 1,162.79 is: 1,604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.90 : 2,907.50 = 1,162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.90/2,907.50 = 1,162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.90x = 2,907.50 × 1,162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.90x = 3,380,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,802.48/2,106.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.63

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