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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.38, 3,926.91 and 2,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.38, 3,926.91 and 2,102.12 is: 2,900.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.38 : 3,926.91 = 2,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.38/3,926.91 = 2,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.38x = 3,926.91 × 2,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.38x = 8,254,836.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,254,836.05/2,846.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.12

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