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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.38, 3,155.67 and 1,906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.38, 3,155.67 and 1,906.30 is: 2,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.38 : 3,155.67 = 1,906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.38/3,155.67 = 1,906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.38x = 3,155.67 × 1,906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.38x = 6,015,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,015,653.72/2,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.21

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