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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.39, 2,909.78 and 1,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.39, 2,909.78 and 1,212.25 is: 1,673.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.39 : 2,909.78 = 1,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.39/2,909.78 = 1,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.39x = 2,909.78 × 1,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.39x = 3,527,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,380.81/2,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.02

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