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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.38, 2,907.84 and 1,321.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.38, 2,907.84 and 1,321.42 is: 1,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.38 : 2,907.84 = 1,321.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.38/2,907.84 = 1,321.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.38x = 2,907.84 × 1,321.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.38x = 3,842,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,842,477.93/2,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.48

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