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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.50, 2,908.38 and 1,445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.50, 2,908.38 and 1,445.17 is: 1,992.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.50 : 2,908.38 = 1,445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.50/2,908.38 = 1,445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.50x = 2,908.38 × 1,445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.50x = 4,203,101.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,101.67/2,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.46

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