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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.07, 4,277.27 and 1,906.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.07, 4,277.27 and 1,906.12 is: 2,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.07 : 4,277.27 = 1,906.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.07/4,277.27 = 1,906.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.07x = 4,277.27 × 1,906.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.07x = 8,152,958.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,958.98/3,101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,629.08

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