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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,221.86, 3,063.88 and 1,908.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,221.86, 3,063.88 and 1,908.17 is: 2,631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,221.86 : 3,063.88 = 1,908.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,221.86/3,063.88 = 1,908.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,221.86x = 3,063.88 × 1,908.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,221.86x = 5,846,383.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,846,383.10/2,221.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.30

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