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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.72, 4,204.56 and 2,106.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.72, 4,204.56 and 2,106.35 is: 3,147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.72 : 4,204.56 = 2,106.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.72/4,204.56 = 2,106.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.72x = 4,204.56 × 2,106.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.72x = 8,856,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856,264.42/2,813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.53

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