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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.46, 2,901.69 and 1,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.46, 2,901.69 and 1,792.10 is: 2,467.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.46 : 2,901.69 = 1,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.46/2,901.69 = 1,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.46x = 2,901.69 × 1,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.46x = 5,200,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,118.65/2,107.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,467.48

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