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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.60, 2,909.86 and 1,886.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.60, 2,909.86 and 1,886.17 is: 2,604.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.60 : 2,909.86 = 1,886.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.60/2,909.86 = 1,886.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.60x = 2,909.86 × 1,886.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.60x = 5,488,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,488,502.63/2,107.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,604.15

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