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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.28, 2,908.15 and 1,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.28, 2,908.15 and 1,268.24 is: 1,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.28 : 2,908.15 = 1,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.28/2,908.15 = 1,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.28x = 2,908.15 × 1,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.28x = 3,688,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,236.26/2,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.24

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