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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.88, 2,908.90 and 1,445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.88, 2,908.90 and 1,445.54 is: 1,992.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.88 : 2,908.90 = 1,445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.88/2,908.90 = 1,445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.88x = 2,908.90 × 1,445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.88x = 4,204,934.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,934.96/2,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.98

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