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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.80, 2,904.60 and 2,005.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.80, 2,904.60 and 2,005.90 is: 2,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.80 : 2,904.60 = 2,005.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.80/2,904.60 = 2,005.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.80x = 2,904.60 × 2,005.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.80x = 5,826,337.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,337.14/2,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.56

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