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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.18, 2,911.68 and 1,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.18, 2,911.68 and 1,224.84 is: 1,690.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.18 : 2,911.68 = 1,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.18/2,911.68 = 1,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.18x = 2,911.68 × 1,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.18x = 3,566,342.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,342.13/2,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.87

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