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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.43, 2,911.23 and 1,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.43, 2,911.23 and 1,270.40 is: 1,753.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.43 : 2,911.23 = 1,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.43/2,911.23 = 1,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.43x = 2,911.23 × 1,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.43x = 3,698,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,426.59/2,109.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.29

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