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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786.20, 3,841.08 and 2,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786.20, 3,841.08 and 2,104.36 is: 2,901.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786.20 : 3,841.08 = 2,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786.20/3,841.08 = 2,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786.20x = 3,841.08 × 2,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786.20x = 8,083,015.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,015.11/2,786.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.09

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