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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.90, 3,163.37 and 1,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.90, 3,163.37 and 1,383.08 is: 2,074.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.90 : 3,163.37 = 1,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.90/3,163.37 = 1,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.90x = 3,163.37 × 1,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.90x = 4,375,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,171.05/2,108.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.62

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