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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.24, 3,154.80 and 1,286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.24, 3,154.80 and 1,286.72 is: 1,925.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.24 : 3,154.80 = 1,286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.24/3,154.80 = 1,286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.24x = 3,154.80 × 1,286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.24x = 4,059,344.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,344.26/2,108.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.47

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