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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.88, 2,911.41 and 1,887.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.88, 2,911.41 and 1,887.30 is: 2,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.88 : 2,911.41 = 1,887.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.88/2,911.41 = 1,887.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.88x = 2,911.41 × 1,887.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.88x = 5,494,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,494,704.09/2,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.51

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