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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.09, 2,910.38 and 1,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.09, 2,910.38 and 1,224.96 is: 1,690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.09 : 2,910.38 = 1,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.09/2,910.38 = 1,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.09x = 2,910.38 × 1,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.09x = 3,565,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,092.96/2,109.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.35

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