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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.56, 2,910.75 and 1,362.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.56, 2,910.75 and 1,362.88 is: 1,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.56 : 2,910.75 = 1,362.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.56/2,910.75 = 1,362.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.56x = 2,910.75 × 1,362.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.56x = 3,967,002.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,002.96/2,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.38

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