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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.40, 2,910.50 and 1,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.40, 2,910.50 and 1,612.60 is: 2,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.40 : 2,910.50 = 1,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.40/2,910.50 = 1,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.40x = 2,910.50 × 1,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.40x = 4,693,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,472.30/2,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.03

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