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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.24, 2,910.78 and 1,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.24, 2,910.78 and 1,225.20 is: 1,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.24 : 2,910.78 = 1,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.24/2,910.78 = 1,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.24x = 2,910.78 × 1,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.24x = 3,566,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,287.66/2,109.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.79

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