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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.13, 2,908.76 and 1,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.13, 2,908.76 and 1,223.42 is: 1,688.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.13 : 2,908.76 = 1,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.13/2,908.76 = 1,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.13x = 2,908.76 × 1,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.13x = 3,558,629.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,629.04/2,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.05

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