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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.30, 3,166.35 and 1,244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.30, 3,166.35 and 1,244.10 is: 1,867.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.30 : 3,166.35 = 1,244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.30/3,166.35 = 1,244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.30x = 3,166.35 × 1,244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.30x = 3,939,256.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,256.04/2,109.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.57

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