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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.86, 2,910.18 and 1,224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.86, 2,910.18 and 1,224.64 is: 1,689.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.86 : 2,910.18 = 1,224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.86/2,910.18 = 1,224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.86x = 2,910.18 × 1,224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.86x = 3,563,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,922.84/2,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.98

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