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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.43, 3,147.86 and 1,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.43, 3,147.86 and 1,901.07 is: 2,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.43 : 3,147.86 = 1,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.43/3,147.86 = 1,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.43x = 3,147.86 × 1,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.43x = 5,984,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,306.96/2,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.28

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