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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.00, 2,907.99 and 1,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.00, 2,907.99 and 1,362.59 is: 1,879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.00 : 2,907.99 = 1,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.00/2,907.99 = 1,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.00x = 2,907.99 × 1,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.00x = 3,962,383.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,383.55/2,108.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.69

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