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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.15, 2,905.37 and 1,689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.15, 2,905.37 and 1,689.89 is: 2,328.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.15 : 2,905.37 = 1,689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.15/2,905.37 = 1,689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.15x = 2,905.37 × 1,689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.15x = 4,909,739.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,739.07/2,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,328.93

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