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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,208.89, 3,308.29 and 1,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,208.89, 3,308.29 and 1,055.45 is: 1,580.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,208.89 : 3,308.29 = 1,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,208.89/3,308.29 = 1,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,208.89x = 3,308.29 × 1,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,208.89x = 3,491,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,734.68/2,208.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.76

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