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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.50, 2,910.40 and 1,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.50, 2,910.40 and 1,224.13 is: 1,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.50 : 2,910.40 = 1,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.50/2,910.40 = 1,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.50x = 2,910.40 × 1,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.50x = 3,562,693.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,693.40/2,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.69

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