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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.89, 2,908.35 and 1,361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.89, 2,908.35 and 1,361.61 is: 1,878.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.89 : 2,908.35 = 1,361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.89/2,908.35 = 1,361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.89x = 2,908.35 × 1,361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.89x = 3,960,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960,038.44/2,107.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.67

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