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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.20, 3,162.90 and 2,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.20, 3,162.90 and 2,106.76 is: 2,912.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.20 : 3,162.90 = 2,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.20/3,162.90 = 2,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.20x = 3,162.90 × 2,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.20x = 6,663,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663,471.20/2,288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.10

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