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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,205.69, 4,802.30 and 2,106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,205.69, 4,802.30 and 2,106.71 is: 3,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,205.69 : 4,802.30 = 2,106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,205.69/4,802.30 = 2,106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,205.69x = 4,802.30 × 2,106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,205.69x = 10,117,042.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,117,042.90/3,205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.97

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