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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.86, 3,162.42 and 1,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.86, 3,162.42 and 1,906.74 is: 2,856.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.86 : 3,162.42 = 1,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.86/3,162.42 = 1,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.86x = 3,162.42 × 1,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.86x = 6,029,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,029,912.71/2,110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,856.61

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