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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.23, 3,310.07 and 1,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.23, 3,310.07 and 1,282.20 is: 1,921.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.23 : 3,310.07 = 1,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.23/3,310.07 = 1,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.23x = 3,310.07 × 1,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.23x = 4,244,152.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244,152.93/2,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.97

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