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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.56, 3,313.08 and 1,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.56, 3,313.08 and 1,054.64 is: 1,582.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.56 : 3,313.08 = 1,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.56/3,313.08 = 1,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.56x = 3,313.08 × 1,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.56x = 3,494,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,494,106.69/2,208.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.07

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