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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.06, 3,164.26 and 1,492.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.06, 3,164.26 and 1,492.46 is: 2,240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.06 : 3,164.26 = 1,492.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.06/3,164.26 = 1,492.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.06x = 3,164.26 × 1,492.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.06x = 4,722,531.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,531.48/2,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.23

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