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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.24, 2,909.40 and 1,224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.24, 2,909.40 and 1,224.20 is: 1,689.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.24 : 2,909.40 = 1,224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.24/2,909.40 = 1,224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.24x = 2,909.40 × 1,224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.24x = 3,561,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,687.48/2,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.41

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