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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.27, 2,908.73 and 1,446.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.27, 2,908.73 and 1,446.04 is: 1,996.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.27 : 2,908.73 = 1,446.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.27/2,908.73 = 1,446.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.27x = 2,908.73 × 1,446.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.27x = 4,206,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,139.93/2,107.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.01

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