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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.41, 2,911.23 and 1,225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.41, 2,911.23 and 1,225.02 is: 1,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.41 : 2,911.23 = 1,225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.41/2,911.23 = 1,225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.41x = 2,911.23 × 1,225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.41x = 3,566,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,566,314.97/2,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.67

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