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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.17, 2,911.23 and 1,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.17, 2,911.23 and 1,225.25 is: 1,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.17 : 2,911.23 = 1,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.17/2,911.23 = 1,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.17x = 2,911.23 × 1,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.17x = 3,566,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,978.43/2,109.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.18

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