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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.79, 2,910.90 and 1,269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.79, 2,910.90 and 1,269.53 is: 1,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.79 : 2,910.90 = 1,269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.79/2,910.90 = 1,269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.79x = 2,910.90 × 1,269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.79x = 3,695,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,474.88/2,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.42

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