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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.06, 2,908.90 and 1,223.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.06, 2,908.90 and 1,223.69 is: 1,688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.06 : 2,908.90 = 1,223.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.06/2,908.90 = 1,223.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.06x = 2,908.90 × 1,223.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.06x = 3,559,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,571.18/2,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.56

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