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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.76, 3,156.66 and 1,797.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.76, 3,156.66 and 1,797.72 is: 2,691.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.76 : 3,156.66 = 1,797.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.76/3,156.66 = 1,797.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.76x = 3,156.66 × 1,797.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.76x = 5,674,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,790.82/2,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.06

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