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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.23, 2,911.01 and 1,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.23, 2,911.01 and 1,225.05 is: 1,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.23 : 2,911.01 = 1,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.23/2,911.01 = 1,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.23x = 2,911.01 × 1,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.23x = 3,566,132.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,132.80/2,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.73

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