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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.03, 2,908.85 and 1,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.03, 2,908.85 and 1,223.69 is: 1,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.03 : 2,908.85 = 1,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.03/2,908.85 = 1,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.03x = 2,908.85 × 1,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.03x = 3,559,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,509.99/2,108.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.55

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