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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.02, 2,907.70 and 1,162.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.02, 2,907.70 and 1,162.83 is: 1,604.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.02 : 2,907.70 = 1,162.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.02/2,907.70 = 1,162.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.02x = 2,907.70 × 1,162.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.02x = 3,381,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,160.79/2,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.71

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