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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.94, 2,907.58 and 1,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.94, 2,907.58 and 1,162.71 is: 1,604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.94 : 2,907.58 = 1,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.94/2,907.58 = 1,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.94x = 2,907.58 × 1,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.94x = 3,380,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,672.34/2,106.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.54

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