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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.31, 2,909.16 and 1,322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.31, 2,909.16 and 1,322.61 is: 1,825.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.31 : 2,909.16 = 1,322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.31/2,909.16 = 1,322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.31x = 2,909.16 × 1,322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.31x = 3,847,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,684.11/2,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.01

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