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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.18, 3,170.82 and 1,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.18, 3,170.82 and 1,497.30 is: 2,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.18 : 3,170.82 = 1,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.18/3,170.82 = 1,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.18x = 3,170.82 × 1,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.18x = 4,747,668.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,668.79/2,109.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.95

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