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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.10, 3,307.82 and 1,281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.10, 3,307.82 and 1,281.71 is: 1,920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.10 : 3,307.82 = 1,281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.10/3,307.82 = 1,281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.10x = 3,307.82 × 1,281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.10x = 4,239,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239,665.97/2,208.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.05

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