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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.59, 2,909.68 and 1,224.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.59, 2,909.68 and 1,224.45 is: 1,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.59 : 2,909.68 = 1,224.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.59/2,909.68 = 1,224.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.59x = 2,909.68 × 1,224.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.59x = 3,562,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,757.68/2,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.64

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