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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.67, 2,907.60 and 1,361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.67, 2,907.60 and 1,361.86 is: 1,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.67 : 2,907.60 = 1,361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.67/2,907.60 = 1,361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.67x = 2,907.60 × 1,361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.67x = 3,959,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,748.12/2,107.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.73

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