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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.67, 2,910.39 and 1,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.67, 2,910.39 and 1,224.42 is: 1,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.67 : 2,910.39 = 1,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.67/2,910.39 = 1,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.67x = 2,910.39 × 1,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.67x = 3,563,539.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,539.72/2,108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.95

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