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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.66, 2,910.93 and 1,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.66, 2,910.93 and 1,224.14 is: 1,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.66 : 2,910.93 = 1,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.66/2,910.93 = 1,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.66x = 2,910.93 × 1,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.66x = 3,563,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,385.85/2,108.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.88

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