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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.56, 3,870.72 and 2,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.56, 3,870.72 and 2,106.72 is: 2,905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.56 : 3,870.72 = 2,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.56/3,870.72 = 2,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.56x = 3,870.72 × 2,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.56x = 8,154,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154,523.24/2,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.52

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