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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.32, 2,908.50 and 1,223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.32, 2,908.50 and 1,223.52 is: 1,688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.32 : 2,908.50 = 1,223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.32/2,908.50 = 1,223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.32x = 2,908.50 × 1,223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.32x = 3,558,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,607.92/2,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.69

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