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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.79, 2,910.15 and 1,269.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.79, 2,910.15 and 1,269.54 is: 1,751.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.79 : 2,910.15 = 1,269.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.79/2,910.15 = 1,269.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.79x = 2,910.15 × 1,269.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.79x = 3,694,551.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,551.83/2,108.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.98

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