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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.31, 2,910.82 and 1,165.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.31, 2,910.82 and 1,165.14 is: 1,607.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.31 : 2,910.82 = 1,165.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.31/2,910.82 = 1,165.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.31x = 2,910.82 × 1,165.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.31x = 3,391,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,498.99/2,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.87

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