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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.40, 2,910.33 and 1,225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.40, 2,910.33 and 1,225.03 is: 1,690.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.40 : 2,910.33 = 1,225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.40/2,910.33 = 1,225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.40x = 2,910.33 × 1,225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.40x = 3,565,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,247.93/2,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.17

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