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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.89, 3,313.94 and 1,038.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.89, 3,313.94 and 1,038.84 is: 1,558.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.89 : 3,313.94 = 1,038.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.89/3,313.94 = 1,038.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.89x = 3,313.94 × 1,038.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.89x = 3,442,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,648.24/2,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.55

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