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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.06, 2,909.92 and 1,585.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.06, 2,909.92 and 1,585.60 is: 2,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.06 : 2,909.92 = 1,585.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.06/2,909.92 = 1,585.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.06x = 2,909.92 × 1,585.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.06x = 4,613,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,969.15/2,108.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.73

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