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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208, 3,313.24 and 1,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208, 3,313.24 and 1,901.84 is: 2,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208 : 3,313.24 = 1,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208/3,313.24 = 1,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208x = 3,313.24 × 1,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208x = 6,301,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,252.36/2,208
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.83

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