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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.48, 2,909.25 and 1,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.48, 2,909.25 and 1,224.17 is: 1,689.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.48 : 2,909.25 = 1,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.48/2,909.25 = 1,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.48x = 2,909.25 × 1,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.48x = 3,561,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,402.03/2,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.09

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