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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.98, 4,468.43 and 2,106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.98, 4,468.43 and 2,106.09 is: 3,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.98 : 4,468.43 = 2,106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.98/4,468.43 = 2,106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.98x = 4,468.43 × 2,106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.98x = 9,410,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410,905.84/2,977.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.16

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