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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.94, 3,147.03 and 1,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.94, 3,147.03 and 1,611.72 is: 2,406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.94 : 3,147.03 = 1,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.94/3,147.03 = 1,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.94x = 3,147.03 × 1,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.94x = 5,072,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,131.19/2,107.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.21

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