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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.31, 3,871.76 and 2,107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.31, 3,871.76 and 2,107.47 is: 2,906.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.31 : 3,871.76 = 2,107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.31/3,871.76 = 2,107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.31x = 3,871.76 × 2,107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.31x = 8,159,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159,607.51/2,807.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.56

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