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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.23, 2,910.63 and 1,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.23, 2,910.63 and 1,270.27 is: 1,752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.23 : 2,910.63 = 1,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.23/2,910.63 = 1,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.23x = 2,910.63 × 1,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.23x = 3,697,285.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,285.97/2,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.91

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