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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.38, 2,908.21 and 1,445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.38, 2,908.21 and 1,445.04 is: 1,992.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.38 : 2,908.21 = 1,445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.38/2,908.21 = 1,445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.38x = 2,908.21 × 1,445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.38x = 4,202,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,487.05/2,109.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.29

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