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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.62, 2,903.59 and 1,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.62, 2,903.59 and 1,665.14 is: 2,292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.62 : 2,903.59 = 1,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.62/2,903.59 = 1,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.62x = 2,903.59 × 1,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.62x = 4,834,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,883.85/2,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.91

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