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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.95, 2,908.89 and 1,445.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.95, 2,908.89 and 1,445.86 is: 1,994.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.95 : 2,908.89 = 1,445.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.95/2,908.89 = 1,445.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.95x = 2,908.89 × 1,445.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.95x = 4,205,847.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,847.70/2,108.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,994.29

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