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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.53, 2,908.12 and 1,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.53, 2,908.12 and 1,352.38 is: 1,865.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.53 : 2,908.12 = 1,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.53/2,908.12 = 1,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.53x = 2,908.12 × 1,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.53x = 3,932,862.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,862.02/2,108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.22

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