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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.81, 3,314.88 and 1,055.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.81, 3,314.88 and 1,055.37 is: 1,583.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.81 : 3,314.88 = 1,055.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.81/3,314.88 = 1,055.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.81x = 3,314.88 × 1,055.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.81x = 3,498,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,424.91/2,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.85

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