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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.21, 2,911.03 and 1,269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.21, 2,911.03 and 1,269.94 is: 1,752.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.21 : 2,911.03 = 1,269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.21/2,911.03 = 1,269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.21x = 2,911.03 × 1,269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.21x = 3,696,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,833.44/2,109.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.71

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