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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.13, 3,147.32 and 1,611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.13, 3,147.32 and 1,611.92 is: 2,406.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.13 : 3,147.32 = 1,611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.13/3,147.32 = 1,611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.13x = 3,147.32 × 1,611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.13x = 5,073,204.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,073,204.26/2,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.49

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