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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.81, 2,908.06 and 1,362.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.81, 2,908.06 and 1,362.27 is: 1,879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.81 : 2,908.06 = 1,362.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.81/2,908.06 = 1,362.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.81x = 2,908.06 × 1,362.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.81x = 3,961,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,562.90/2,107.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.47

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