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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.97, 2,911.01 and 1,362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.97, 2,911.01 and 1,362.92 is: 1,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.97 : 2,911.01 = 1,362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.97/2,911.01 = 1,362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.97x = 2,911.01 × 1,362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.97x = 3,967,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,452.38/2,108.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.23

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