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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,931.94, 4,393.86 and 2,106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,931.94, 4,393.86 and 2,106.55 is: 3,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,931.94 : 4,393.86 = 2,106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,931.94/4,393.86 = 2,106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,931.94x = 4,393.86 × 2,106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,931.94x = 9,255,885.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,255,885.78/2,931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.92

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