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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.02, 2,907.90 and 1,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.02, 2,907.90 and 1,446.06 is: 1,995.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.02 : 2,907.90 = 1,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.02/2,907.90 = 1,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.02x = 2,907.90 × 1,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.02x = 4,204,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,997.87/2,107.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.71

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