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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.06, 2,911.41 and 2,065.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.06, 2,911.41 and 2,065.86 is: 2,851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.06 : 2,911.41 = 2,065.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.06/2,911.41 = 2,065.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.06x = 2,911.41 × 2,065.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.06x = 6,014,565.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,565.46/2,109.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.78

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