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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.83, 2,908.29 and 1,311.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.83, 2,908.29 and 1,311.78 is: 1,809.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.83 : 2,908.29 = 1,311.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.83/2,908.29 = 1,311.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.83x = 2,908.29 × 1,311.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.83x = 3,815,036.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,815,036.66/2,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.94

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